Job hunting? Your CV’s your ticket—but in Japan, it’s a whole different beast: Rireki-sho (履歴書) and Keireki-sho (経歴書).

Hey there! I’m Aki, a former HR head from Japan’s financial world. Thinking of coming/moving to Japan with a job in mind? Here are some paths I’ve seen work, complete with pros and cons to help you decide.