What this test is
In Japanese hiring, the format of your documents and your conduct in the room are weighed alongside your actual ability. What counts as a normal resume elsewhere often does not apply here, so each question isolates one of those differences.
The beginner level covers document basics and interview etiquette, the intermediate level covers self-PR and follow-up questions, and the advanced level goes into final and executive interviews and negotiating an offer.
Levels and time
Pick the level closest to where you think you are. Each level is a separate test.
| Level | Roughly | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Resume basics and core interview etiquette | 25 min |
| Intermediate | Practical CV/self-PR and applied interviewing | 27 min |
| Advanced | Advanced documents, final/executive interviews, and offer negotiation | 28 min |
Sample questions
Questions are in Japanese only.
履歴書を手書きで書くとき、一般的に最も適切な筆記具はどれですか。
- 黒のボールペンまたは万年筆
- 鉛筆
- 赤のボールペン
- フリクション(消せるボールペン)
面接室に入る前、ドアをノックする回数として一般的に望ましいものはどれですか。
- 3回
- 1回
- 2回
- 5回
What you get at the end
- An estimated level based on your score
- A breakdown by section, so you can see which kind of question is holding you back
- A review of every question with the correct answer and a short explanation
- A link you can share with a teacher or keep for your own record
Questions people ask
Is this useful for mid-career hiring?
Yes. The shokumu-keirekisho and offer negotiation are mid-career topics, so the intermediate and advanced levels apply directly.
Can I take this in English?
This one is Japanese only. If you want to be assessed on English-language interviews and resumes, see the English interview and resume assessment.
Is the test free?
There is a free sample you can take right away with no payment. The full test for each level is paid, and it includes the full question review and the shareable result.
Do I need to know my level before I start?
No. Pick the level closest to where you think you are. If it turns out to be too easy or too hard, the result will tell you, and you can take a different level next.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. It works in a phone browser.
What if I run out of time?
Each section has its own timer. When the timer ends the section closes and your answers so far are kept.
Next step
Other diagnostics
Each one covers a different part of working and living in Japan.