Guides for the
Japanese job hunt
Honest, foreigner-aware advice for writing a rirekisho (履歴書) and getting hired for part-time work (アルバイト) in Japan — the exact questions people search for right before they apply. Every guide links into the free resume editor.
The 28-Hour Rule for Students: What It Means and How to Show It on Your Resume
Student visa holders in Japan can work 28 hours a week with a 資格外活動許可. Here is exactly what the rule covers, the long-vacation exception, and how to show your work permission on a part-time rirekisho.
ReadRirekisho Photo Rules — and How to Take a Good One with Your Phone
The 30×40 mm rirekisho photo has strict rules on size, background, attire, and freshness. Here is the full checklist plus how to shoot a passable one with your smartphone and print it at a konbini.
ReadHandwritten vs. Printed Rirekisho for Baito: Which Do Employers Prefer?
Should you handwrite or print your part-time rirekisho? The honest answer for 2026, when handwriting still helps, when printed is perfectly fine, and how to do each one well.
ReadHow to Fill In the 本人希望記入欄 for a Part-Time Job
The 本人希望記入欄 (applicant's request field) trips up many part-time applicants. Learn the safe default phrase, when to state shift or start-date constraints, and the salary mistake to avoid.
ReadWhat to Say When You Call the Store After Applying (With a Phone Script)
Many arubaito are won or lost on the phone call. Here is a polite Japanese phone script for calling a store after applying — what to say, when to call, and how to handle keigo if you are nervous.
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