CV Tips That'll Get You Hired in Japan ft. Paul Roberts | Passion Project Japan #22

🔥 Roasting CVs with Paul! 🔥

In our previous episode, we dove deep into the Japan Tech Job Market in 2024 with Paul, unpacking key trends and opportunities. This time, we’re taking it a step further! 💼✨

Join us for a CV evaluation session, where we highlight the strengths of CVs and share actionable tips to help you stand out in the job market in Japan. If you’re serious about landing a job in Japan, this episode is a must-watch! 🚀

🔗 Don’t miss your chance to optimize your CV and open doors to new opportunities!

Link to our previous episode: https://youtu.be/69bOwSQgEzw?si=TRjz8deoqycO-I_C

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00:00 Fresh Grad CV 02:52 Tailor your resume 04:44 Portfolio Site 06:26 One Page CVs 07:46 Skills Based CVs 10:00 Mid-level CV 11:15 Write quantifiable results 13:27 Connection to Japan 16:56 Nice round number fallacy 18:00 Set the context 19:27 Avoid self-evaluation 24:00 One Bullet Point Principle 25:09 Be careful with resume builders 28:16 5S Framework 33:06 Final Thoughts