Job Search Preparation & Interview Tips
Practical how-tos for every stage of the job-search process—from self-analysis and resume writing to interview techniques, aptitude tests, and follow-up etiquette. A comprehensive guide to help you face each screening round with confidence.
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Final Interview Pass Rate and Question Strategy: Answer Examples That Resonate with Executives
Final interview pass rates run around 50% for mid-career candidates and 50–80% for new graduates. This article covers th...
Shobatsu (Rewards & Punishments) Explained: How to Fill It In on a Japanese Resume and Handle "None"
"Shobatsu" on a Japanese resume covers past awards (rewards) and criminal records (punishments). This article explains t...
How Early Should You Arrive for an Interview? Arrival Time Manners, Day-of Flow, and What to Do When Late [In-Person & Online]
How early should you arrive for a job interview? For in-person, reception 10 minutes before is the standard; for online,...
30 Reverse Interview Questions That Impress: Examples and What to Avoid [For First, Second, and Final Rounds]
30 carefully selected reverse interview questions for when you're asked 'Do you have any questions?' Organized by interv...
Patience as a Strength | Self-PR Examples and Synonyms
Patience is the proactive ability to keep working toward a goal in the face of difficulty. This article covers what pati...
What to Say When Asked About Your Weakness in an Interview | Framework and 30 Job-Specific Examples
Learn how to answer the interview weakness question with a clear 5-step framework and two communication formats (PREP an...
100 Weaknesses to Mention in Job Interviews | How to Reframe Them as Strengths with NG Examples
100 weaknesses you can use in job interviews, organized by personality, work habits, communication, and thinking style—w...
Onsha vs Kisha vs Heisha: Complete Guide to Japanese Business Honorifics with 40 Examples
Master the differences between onsha, kisha, and heisha—Japan's three essential honorifics for referring to companies. I...
What Is a Job Offer Letter? When It Arrives, What to Do If It Doesn't, and How to Respond
A complete guide to job offer letters: their meaning, legal implications, typical timing, what to do if you don't receiv...
How to Write a Career-Change Resume | Format & Correct Entry Examples for Education and Employment
A complete guide to writing a career-change resume (rirekisho). Covers JIS standard, career-change, and free-form format...
Complete Guide to Writing a Work History Document | Templates & Job-Specific Examples
Master the art of writing a compelling work history document (shokumu keirekisho). Covers chronological, reverse chronol...
How to Write a Self-PR for Career Change | Finding Your Strengths & Job-Specific Templates
A complete guide to crafting a compelling self-PR for your job search. Learn 3 frameworks for identifying your strengths...
Job Interview Dress Code Guide | What to Wear by Gender & Industry, Plus Common Mistakes
A complete guide to job interview attire. Covers dress-code basics for men and women, industry-by-industry recommendatio...
How to Write and Submit a Resignation Letter | Templates, Differences from a Resignation Request, and Timing
A complete guide to writing a resignation letter with examples. Covers the differences between resignation letters, resi...
How to Write a Job Change Motivation Statement | 20 Examples by Industry & Role, Plus Interview Tips
A comprehensive guide to writing motivation statements for job changes. Includes 20 examples by industry and role for re...
The Complete Guide to Resigning on Good Terms | How to Handle Counteroffers and Steps to a Smooth Departure
A thorough guide to leaving your job amicably. Learn how to deal with counteroffers and retention attempts, the step-by-...
How to Decline a Job Offer Politely | Phone and Email Templates with Proper Etiquette
A complete guide to declining a job offer professionally. Covers when and how to communicate your decision, phone call s...
How to Tell Your Boss You're Quitting | Timing, Approach, and Example Scripts for a Smooth Resignation
A complete guide to telling your boss you're resigning. Covers the best timing and approach, what to say and how to say ...