職歴(しょくれき)

しょくれき
noun
work history; employment record
work
1. work history; employment record; career history
A record of one's past jobs and positions. Commonly used in the context of resumes and job applications.
履歴書(りれきしょ)に職歴(しょくれき)を書(か)いた。
I wrote my work history on my resume.
職歴(しょくれき)がないと就職(しゅうしょく)が難(むずか)しい。
It's hard to find a job without work experience.
面接(めんせつ)では、これまでの職歴(しょくれき)について詳(くわ)しく聞(き)かれることが多(おお)い。
In interviews, you are often asked in detail about your work history.

Usage

Primarily used in job-hunting and HR contexts. On Japanese resumes (履歴書(りれきしょ)), there is a dedicated section for 職歴(しょくれき) where applicants list their previous employers in chronological order.

Common collocations

  • 職歴(しょくれき)を書(か)く (write one's work history)
  • 職歴(しょくれき)欄(らん) (work history section on a form)
  • 職歴(しょくれき)なし (no work experience)
  • 豊富(ほうふ)な職歴(しょくれき) (extensive work history)

Similar words

  • 学歴(がくれき): educational background — the academic counterpart, often paired with 職歴(しょくれき) on resumes
  • 経歴(けいれき): career background — broader term covering both education and work, or general life history
  • 実務経験(じつむけいけん): practical experience — focuses on hands-on skills gained through work

Related Words

Related: 学歴(がくれき) (educational background)
Compare: 経歴(けいれき) (career background)
Related: 病歴(びょうれき) (medical history)
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Added 2026.3.19 19:01 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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