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Get more interviews
with a Video CV!

Showcase what you have to offer
that cannot be conveyed in your profile information alone!

What is the Video CV?

This is a video that will allow you to showcase your personality, past experience, and motivation for the job to the company.
It's such a common tool in job hunting today that about 50% of Japanese college students have made one, and companies are eagerly awaiting yours!

The ease of conveying what you have to offer in a Video CV

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About 75% of companies answered that a <Video CV> conveys the applicant's personality/strengths more clearly!

Get more interviews!
Showcase what you have to offer that cannot be conveyed in your profile information alone!

Isn't it hard to make a video?

There's no need to worry! Making a Video CV is easy!

  • All you need is a 30-second to 1-minute video!

  • All you need is your cell phone!
    (You can also record from your computer!)

  • You can reshoot it as many times as you want!

What should I talk about?

There's no need to worry as there are talk examples and sample videos!

Feel free to talk about

  • Basic information (name, nationality, area of residence, etc.)
  • Interests and what you're good at
  • Experience working in Japan/your home country
  • Why you came to Japan and what you like about Japan
  • Your enthusiasm for the job

and whatever else you'd like to say!

Refer to the talk examples and sample videos to showcase to companies what you have to offer!

Video CV: Talk example

  • 私は ＜国＞人の ＜名前＞です。
    - Watashi wa ＜国＞ jin no ＜名前＞desu.
    My name is <Name> from <Country>.
  • 東京の 北区の 赤羽駅の 近くに 住んでいます。
    - Tokyo no Kita-ku no Akabane eki no chikaku ni sundeimasu.
    I live near Akabane Station in Kita-ku, Tokyo.
  • 日本の アニメが 好きで 日本に 興味を もちました。
    - Nihon no anime ga suki de nihon ni kyoumi wo mochimashita.
    I love Japanese anime, which is how I became interested in Japan.
  • 私は ネイティブ レベルの 英語を 話すことが できます。
    - Watashi wa neitibu lebelu no eigo wo hanasukoto ga dekimasu.
    I can speak English at a native level.
  • 日本で レストランの アルバイトを したことが あります。
    - Nihon de lesutolan no alubaito wo shitakoto ga alimasu.
    I have experience working part-time at a restaurant in Japan.
  • 日本語を 学ぶために、接客の 仕事が したいです。
    - Nihongo wo manabu tameni, sekkyaku no shigoto wo shitaidesu.
    I want to work in customer service to improve my Japanese.
  • 一生懸命 がんばりますので、よろしくお願いします！
    - Isshoukenmei gambalimasu node yoloshiku onegaishimasu!
    I will do my very best. Thank you very much!
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Video CV example

I don't have the JLPT certification...

I've lived in Japan for 10 years, so I can speak Japanese. However, I don't have the JLPT certification, so I was worried that no one would believe I could speak Japanese. I used the Video CV to show companies my Japanese skills, and I was called in for an interview!

I,Sさん（Indonesia）

I've lived in Japan for 10 years, so I can speak Japanese. However, I don't have the JLPT certification, so I was worried that no one would believe I could speak Japanese. I used the Video CV to show companies my Japanese skills, and I was called in for an interview!

I practiced many times before I filmed it!

I just came to Japan, so I can't speak Japanese very well. I was able to practice a lot and retake the video many times. A company that saw me putting in so much effort into my speaking contacted me, and I got an interview. Now I'm working and continuing to study Japanese!

R,Nさん（Vietnam）

I just came to Japan, so I can't speak Japanese very well. I was able to practice a lot and retake the video many times. A company that saw me putting in so much effort into my speaking contacted me, and I got an interview. Now I'm working and continuing to study Japanese!

When I told them I love Japanese food...

I love Japanese food, so I talked about my desire to work in a Japanese restaurant; because of that, I now work in a Japanese pub! There are a lot of foreign tourists, so I get the opportunity to use English,too!

C,Rさん（China）

I love Japanese food, so I talked about my desire to work in a Japanese restaurant; because of that, I now work in a Japanese pub! There are a lot of foreign tourists, so I get the opportunity to use English,too!

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Recording Guidelines & Tips

This video is a crucial step for companies to determine your eligibility.
Review the guidelines and record your video to ensure your best self shines through to the recruiters!

Good Examples

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Smile

Face is clearly visible (No mask)

Bright and clean background

Neat clothes and hairstyle

Bad Examples

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No audio

Face is not visible

Messy background

Untidy appearance

What's most important is to smile!

Introduce yourself cheerfully and energetically so that the company will think, "I'd like to meet this person!"

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FAQ about the Video CV

What is included in the Video CV?

Name/Nationality/Age/Closest station/Skills/Hobbies
What you like about Japan/Why you came to Japan/etc. Talk about whatever you like!
You can retake the video, so you can relax while you're filming.

Can I stop filming in the middle of it? Or can I redo the video?

Yes you can.
If you stop at the middle, you will continue from where you left.
You can redo the video so relax while doing it.
Video CVs can also be recorded from Profile Settings.

Is it better to wear a suit?

You can film with either a suit or your everyday clothes. The workplace people will look at it so be aware the cleanness of your clothes, hair, makeup.

Do I have to speak in Japanese?

Speak in Japanese as much as possible. The person interviewing you may not understand anything but Japanese, so please try to speak in Japanese, even if it is just your name.

Are Video CVs effective for getting interviews and being selected?

Yes, they're very effective.Video CVs are a must since people who shot Video CVs were more likely to be hired than those who didn't.

Is there a time limit for the length of the video?

The recommended video length is about 1 minute. Please keep it under 3 minutes at the longest.

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