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.
履歴書に職歴を書いた。
I wrote my work history on my resume.
職歴がないと就職が難しい。
It's hard to find a job without work experience.
面接では、これまでの職歴について詳しく聞かれることが多い。
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), there is a dedicated section for 職歴 where applicants list their previous employers in chronological order.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 職歴を書く (write one's work history)
- 職歴欄 (work history section on a form)
- 職歴なし (no work experience)
- 豊富な職歴 (extensive work history)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 学歴: educational background — the academic counterpart, often paired with 職歴 on resumes
- 経歴: career background — broader term covering both education and work, or general life history
- 実務経験: practical experience — focuses on hands-on skills gained through work