前ぜん職しょく

noun

previous job; last position

Refers to the job or position one held immediately before the current one. Common in resumes and career discussions.

• 前ぜん職しょくは営えい業ぎょう部ぶ長ちょうでした。

  My previous job was sales department manager.

• 履り歴れき書しょに前ぜん職しょくの経けい験けんを詳くわしく書かいてください。

  Please write your previous job experience in detail on your resume.

noun

predecessor (in a position)

Refers to the person who held a specific position before the current holder. Often used in business or official contexts.

• 前ぜん職しょくのやり方かたを引ひき継つぎます。

  I will take over the methods of my predecessor.