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The ID photo for a Japanese career-change (tenshoku) resume uses the same spec as new-grad job hunting — 40mm × 30mm for print, 560×420px / 600×450px for web (4:3 aspect ratio). What differs is the impression the photo conveys. For a career change, composure and trustworthiness matter more than looking young.
Career changers also typically apply through several services — doda, Rikunabi NEXT, En Tenshoku — at once. Preparing a single 4:3 data file you can reuse saves considerable time. This article covers the attire, data submission, and age-specific points that are particular to career-change applications.
The spec is shared with new-grad job hunting. The basics first:
| Use | Size | Aspect ratio | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper resume | 40mm × 30mm | 4:3 | |
| Web resume | 560×420px or 600×450px | 4:3 | JPEG / PNG |
Because print and web share the 4:3 aspect ratio, one source photo makes both. For the full data-submission spec, see the web resume photo guide.
Even with an identical spec, a career-change photo needs to read as an experienced working professional. This is the biggest difference from a new-grad photo.
Finance, public service, and manufacturing favor a proper suit. In fields with relaxed dress codes, such as IT or creative work, a clean jacket style may be well received. Choose according to the culture of the company you're applying to.
Because career changers often register with several services at once, managing photo data becomes a surprising chore.
All share the 4:3 aspect ratio, so one 4:3 data file works as-is on most services. For each service's details, see the web resume photo guide.
Aim for composure appropriate to your age and experience. There's no need to look artificially young — a sincere, trustworthy expression makes the best impression. Use a photo taken within the last six months so it matches your current appearance.
Avoid looking too casual, a holdover from new-grad hunting. A suit and a composed expression that suggests professional experience work in your favor.
You don't need a photo booth — a smartphone shot, processed to spec, works for a career-change photo. The shooting tips are the same as for new-grad hunting.
For expression and lighting in more detail, see the resume photo guide.
Turn a phone shot into submission-ready data
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Your career-change ID photo, from your phone
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Attire and specification notes are general guidelines as of July 2026. If a specific employer or job service states its own requirements, follow those.
The spec — 40mm × 30mm for print, 560×420px / 600×450px for web, 4:3 aspect ratio — is the same. What differs is the impression: career-change photos emphasize composure and trustworthiness over youthfulness.
A suit is the safe default. In industries with relaxed dress codes, such as IT or creative fields, a clean jacket style can also be acceptable. Match the culture of the company you're applying to.
Yes. Prepare one 4:3 data file and it works as-is on most services — doda, Rikunabi NEXT, En Tenshoku, and others.
Avoid looking too casual, a holdover from new-grad hunting. Wearing a suit with a composed, professional expression conveys real work experience.
Within the last six months is the guideline. If your hairstyle or build has changed significantly, reshoot so the photo matches your current appearance.