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.

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CV conventions in Japan

Page length: 1-page
Photo: required
Address: full
Date of birth: common
GPA: common
References: avoid

Common in Japan: 1-page rirekisho format with required photo, DOB, full personal details, and chronological education + work history.

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What a Mechanical Engineer CV should include

What to include: A summary, a Skills section grouped by category (CAD/CAE, Analysis methods, Manufacturing processes, Programming), Experience framed around projects (scope, role, tools, measurable outcome), Certifications and Education.

How long it should be: One to two pages — weave tools into project bullets (e.g. "developed a fluid-flow model in SolidWorks").

Skills Japan employers look for

Clinical / hard skills

SolidWorks
CATIA
AutoCAD
ANSYS
FEA
CFD
GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
DFM
MATLAB

Soft skills

Problem solving
Project management
Communication
Teamwork

ATS keywords recruiters search

SolidWorks
GD&T
FEA
AutoCAD
Thermodynamics
DFM
CATIA
ANSYS

Name specific CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA), not generic "CAD" — ATS scans for exact matches like "SolidWorks" and "GD&T"; cite standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO 9001).

Guidance is sourced and general — confirm role-specific and Japan licensing requirements with the official body before you rely on them.

For Mechanical Engineers applying from Japan

Costs in: Japanese Yen (¥)
Credentials: MEXT — Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; NIAD-QE for recognition
Where Japan candidates go: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada
Apply from: Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya

How people in Japan search

留学
TOEFL スコア
アメリカ留学
海外留学奨学金
トビタテ留学JAPAN

AI features built for Mechanical Engineer applications

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Questions answered

What should a Mechanical Engineer CV include in Japan?: A summary, a Skills section grouped by category (CAD/CAE, Analysis methods, Manufacturing processes, Programming), Experience framed around projects (scope, role, tools, measurable outcome), Certifications and Education. One to two pages — weave tools into project bullets (e.g. "developed a fluid-flow model in SolidWorks"). AlmiCV applies Japan conventions 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.

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