Build a Japan-Ready CV for Any Role

The invisible gate

Around 75% of resumes are filtered out by ATS software before a human ever sees them. Every silent rejection means a machine threw your document out in seconds — over formatting or missing keywords.

AlmiCV ends the guessing. Our resume checker reviews your document the way company software does, flagging problems instantly so you fix them live — before you hit apply.

Applying for jobs in Japan

Japan is a large economy spanning manufacturing, electronics and automotive, tech, finance, and services, with labour shortages opening more roles to foreigners.

Formatting points for Japan

• •The rirekisho is a fixed, government-standardised (JIS) form — creativity in formatting is a disqualifier, not a differentiator.
• •A formal photo (chest-up, plain background, jacket) is expected.
• •A second document, the shokumu-keirekisho, details work history.
• •Some international tech firms accept a single English CV — confirm before applying.

Where Japan CVs actually get used: Rikunabi, Mynavi, Doda, GaijinPot (English-friendly roles).

514 role-specific guides for Japan

Pick the role you're applying for — each guide includes role-specific AI prompts, template picks, and cross-product deep links.

Everything your CV needs to get past the ATS

• A real ATS score — not a vanity number

  Clear, data-backed checks on your document structure, so it reaches human hands instead of vanishing in a database.

• AI that sounds like you — only sharper

  It rewrites weak lines in your own voice. “Managed a team” becomes “Led a team of 8 to deliver features ahead of schedule.” No robotic filler.

• Unlimited tailoring

  The real trick to beating tracking systems is tailoring your CV to each posting. Our Pro tier opens unlimited CV variants for you, so you can match every role.

• Built for the systems you'll actually face

  Clean, ATS-safe layouts built to pass the checks most ATS software runs.

Simple pricing — Free, $7/mo, or $60/yr

Around the globe, around your career

• Japan salaries →

  AlmiSalary — honest ranges, native currency.

• Jobs in Japan →

  AlmiJob — one CV, every site.

• Universities in Japan →

  AlmiStudy — accredited institutions, verified registries.

Questions answered

What does a CV need to look like in Japan?

Common in Japan: 1-page rirekisho format with required photo, DOB, full personal details, and chronological education + work history. AlmiCV applies these Japan conventions for you and can translate into Japanese.

What is the main work route for international applicants in Japan?

Foreigners generally need a work visa in an eligible status arranged by the employer — check the official Immigration Services Agency before relying on any route.

Will AlmiCV get my CV past company tracking software?

It scores your CV the way modern ATS software does and shows you exactly what to fix — starting with the biggest filter: matching your job title to the role.

Is AlmiCV really free to start?

Yes. You can build, preview, and test your layout at no cost. Pro is a flat $7 — no hidden download walls, no weekly renewals. What you see is what you pay.

Will the AI make my CV sound robotic?

No. It sharpens your own sentences instead of replacing them with generic blocks. You keep full control of your own voice.