How to Say ‘At my previous job’ in Japanese
前の仕事では
mae no shigoto de wa
[mah-eh noh shee-goh-toh deh wah]
💬 Usage Tip: [では] here means “in/at (that context).” It sets the scene for your example.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Setting context first is appreciated in Japanese interviews; it makes your story easy to follow.
Phrase Breakdown
前の仕事
mae no shigoto
previous job
A set phrase meaning “my previous job.” Often used to start explaining past experience.
前の仕事で学んだことがあります。
There are things I learned at my previous job.
Words in this phrase
前
mae
[mah-eh]
previous; former
Indicates “previous/former,” often leading into a past-experience story.
前の仕事では改善提案を続けました。
In my previous job, I continued making improvement proposals.
の
no
[noh]
of; 's (linking particle)
Connects nouns: 前の仕事.
前の部署の経験が役立ちます。
My experience in my previous department will be useful.
仕事
shigoto
[shee-goh-toh]
job; work
Refers to your job/work; used when describing duties and outcomes.
仕事の中で課題を見つけました。
At work, I found an issue.
で
de
[deh]
in; at; by (particle)
Particle marking location/context: 仕事で = “at work / in my job.”
面接で具体的に話します。
I will speak specifically in the interview.
は
wa
[wah]
as for; in the case of (topic marker)
Combined with で to form では, meaning “in/at..., (topic).” Often sets the scene in an interview story.
前の仕事では期限を守りました。
In my previous job, I met deadlines.
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