Job Change
A broad category covering all aspects of changing jobs—timing, process, resume and CV writing, interview tips, salary negotiation, and more. Useful for first-time job changers and experienced professionals alike.
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Should You Give Up on a Second-Career Job Change? Criteria for a Decision You Won't Regret
Facing the reasons people say "a second-career job change—give it up" head-on, this guide explains criteria for a decisi...
What Is an Existing Graduate? Differences from Second-New-Graduates and How to Job Hunt
What is an existing graduate (kisotsu)? Explained alongside the differences from second-new-graduates and new graduates....
How to Write a Resume Cover Letter: With a Template
How to write a resume cover letter, explained with a template you can use as-is. Covers the role of a cover letter, basi...
What Is a Letter of Identity Guarantee? How to Write It, Fill-in Examples, and FAQs
What is a letter of identity guarantee? Explained with how to write it and fill-in examples. Covers when it's requested,...
How to Write Resume Hobbies and Special Skills: Examples You Can Use As-Is
How to write hobbies and special skills on a resume, with tips and a list of examples you can use as-is. Covers the diff...
What Is a Work History? Differences from a Resume and Writing Basics
What is a work history (shokumu keirekisho)? Explained from meaning and purpose. Covers how it differs from a resume (ro...
Which Resume Size Is Correct? Choosing A4 vs B5 and Printing
Which resume paper size is correct, A4 or B5? A4 (A3 folded in half) is the mainstream for job changes, matched with you...
What Time Does Salary Get Deposited? Bank-by-Bank Transfer Timing and What to Do If It's Missing
When does your salary arrive? A guide to deposit timing at MUFG, Mizuho, SMBC, Japan Post Bank, Rakuten Bank and other m...
Keichō Kyūka (慶弔休暇): Days, Scope of Relatives, and How to Apply
Keichō kyūka (慶弔休暇) is Japan's congratulatory and bereavement leave. Learn typical day counts by relationship (10 days f...
How to Use 「当社」(Tosha): Correct Business Usage and Differences from 「自社」
Master the use of 「当社」(tosha), 「弊社」(heisha), and 「自社」(jisha) in Japanese business writing. Learn correct reading, when t...
Want to Quit Your Job in Your 40s? 8 Decision Criteria for a Regret-Free Choice
Thinking about quitting your job in your 40s? This guide covers the 7 main reasons behind the urge, 8 criteria for a reg...
What Is a "Second-Career Graduate" (Daini Shinsotsu)? Definition and How to Leverage Your Strengths in the Job Market
A comprehensive guide to second-career graduates (daini shinsotsu): definition, age range, differences from new graduate...
Honorifics for "Oshiete Kudasai" (Please Tell Me): Proper Japanese Business Rewordings
Learn proper Japanese business honorifics to replace "oshiete kudasai." Covers 10 polite alternatives like go-kyoji and ...
How to Decline a Job Interview: Email and Phone Templates with Proper Etiquette
A complete guide to declining a job interview professionally. Covers email vs phone, timing, how to share reasons, 12 re...
How to Talk About Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview: Example Answers That Get You Hired
How to talk about your weakness in a job interview, framed to win. Covers the interviewer's real intent, a 3-step struct...
The Complete Job Interview Preparation Guide: Questions, Strategy, and Etiquette
A complete preparation guide for the job interview: 15 common questions with model answers, PREP and STAR frameworks, re...
How to Deliver Your Motivation in Interviews | Examples and Delivery Tips
A complete guide to delivering your motivation statement in interviews. Covers what interviewers look for in 4 areas, a ...
Motivation for Applying to a New Career Field | How to Write & Examples for Career Changers
A complete guide to writing motivation statements when changing to an unfamiliar industry or role. Covers what hiring ma...