How to List TOEIC Link on Your Resume — JP Firms vs Global Employers
TOEIC Link's 4-module × 0-25 × CEFR format doesn't fit the familiar "700" shorthand. Here are the recommended formats for Japanese domestic firms, global employers, and LinkedIn — plus a list of wording mistakes that kill credibility.
Japanese firms: include a TOEIC L&R estimate
More than 90% of hiring managers in Japan read scores in TOEIC L&R 10-990 units. Module-level 0-25 scores on their own trigger "what does that mean?" — always add a TOEIC L&R equivalent in parentheses.
Recommended: "TOEIC Link L 19 / R 20 / S 18 / W 19 (CEFR B2; TOEIC L&R ≈ 800)"
- Always list all four modules — omitting one signals "deficient"
- List a single CEFR level (not a range like "B2-C1")
- Keep the TOEIC L&R estimate conservative (±50 uncertainty)
- Include the year taken if 2026 or later
Global employers: lead with CEFR
Global HR departments usually evaluate by CEFR rubric, so TOEIC equivalents are unnecessary. Leading with CEFR signals you understand international frameworks.
Recommended: "TOEIC Link (ETS): CEFR B2 across all 4 skills (L 19 / R 20 / S 18 / W 19)"
LinkedIn formatting
Add TOEIC Link in the *Licenses & Certifications* section for the widest recruiter reach. Key terms they search: "CEFR B2", "TOEIC", "English Proficiency".
Use-case templates
| Use | Recommended phrasing | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese resume (職歴書) | TOEIC Link L19/R20/S18/W19 (CEFR B2; L&R ≈ 800) | L&R equivalent required |
| Global resume | TOEIC Link: CEFR B2 (L19, R20, S18, W19) | Lead with CEFR |
| TOEIC Link (ETS) — CEFR B2 across 4 skills | Recruiter keywords | |
| Career history | English proficiency: CEFR B2 (TOEIC Link, 2026) | Year required |
| Scholarship app | TOEIC Link: L19 R20 S18 W19 (CEFR B2) | Raw scores needed |
Wording to avoid
- "TOEIC Link 77/100" — the scale is 0-25 per module, not 0-100 total
- "TOEIC Link score 20" — ambiguous without module
- "TOEIC Link near-perfect" — too vague to be trusted
- "TOEIC Link C1" when score is actually B2 — exaggeration triggers distrust
Frequently Asked Questions
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