履歴書(りれきしょ)

履歴書(りれきしょ) is a compound: 履歴(りれき) (personal history) + 書(しょ) (document).

USAGE (what a resume contains):
A Japanese 履歴書(りれきしょ) is usually written on a printed form with fixed sections:

• 写真(しゃしん) (photo - normally expected)
• 学歴(がくれき) (educational background)
• 職歴(しょくれき) (work history)
• 志望動機(しぼうどうき) (reason for applying)
• 趣味(しゅみ)・特技(とくぎ) (hobbies/special skills)

Common collocations

• 履歴書(りれきしょ)を書(か)く (to write a resume)
• 履歴書(りれきしょ)を送(おく)る (to send a resume)
• 履歴書(りれきしょ)を提出(ていしゅつ)する (to submit a resume)

Cultural note

Traditionally, Japanese resumes are handwritten, as handwriting is thought to reveal personality. However, typed resumes are becoming more acceptable, especially in modern industries.