Stage 4 · Lesson 3 of 5
CV norms in Japan, Singapore and Korea
International and English-speaking tech companies in Tokyo, Singapore and Seoul accept a standard English tech CV of one or two pages. Traditional Japanese companies use the , a fixed-format Japanese CV with a photo, plus a shokumu keirekisho, a free-form career history; you only need these for Japanese-language roles.
In Singapore, employers screen hard on and the , so show your experience level and specialism clearly. In Korea, many large companies use their own online forms. Across the region, list language levels with test results where you have them, such as the for Japanese or for Korean.
Common trapsending a Western-style CV to a traditional Japanese company that expects a rirekisho, or the reverse.
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Resources for this stage
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- GuideFreeLinkedIn Help: Create a Good LinkedIn Profile
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LinkedIn's own guide to profile sections and Open to Work settings
- GuideFreeTech Interview Handbook: Resume Guide
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A free, practical guide to a clear engineering CV that travels well
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