Job-Hunting in JapanBack to Contents≫1. Employment Situation in Japanese Companies2. Recruitment ScheduleJOB-HUNTING IN JAPAN Due to an increase in the number of foreign students and the globalization of corporate activity, more firms are looking to secure high-quality human resources regardless of nationality. Due to this, employment of international students in Japan is steadily increasing. The recruitment and selection strategy of Japanese corporations are quite distinct as compared to other countries. Thus, it can be a great liability if international students do not understand the unique aspects of Japanese recruitment. Students interested in working in Japan should ensure that they clearly understand such conditions and make early preparations. In general, most Japanese companies hire “March graduates” as a large group of new employees in April on an annual basis. Outside this period, recruitment opportunities are fewer. Most September graduates will have to wait until the following April to start work. The employment structure is based on regular, full-time employment for life. Currently, lifetime wages of an average university graduate employee equal approximately 300 million yen. Companies will evaluate carefully the applicant’s qualities to determine whether they are suitable. Thus, the selection process has multiple steps: entry sheets (resumes), rounds of interviews, group discussions and written examinations. Please note that the employment process is completely different from the relatively easy hiring process of part-time jobs. It is very important to have a clear understanding of the flow and timing of job-hunting in Japan. Job-hunting for students who have entered university in April begins in the winter of the undergraduates’ third year (first year for masters students). For students who have entered university in September, job-hunting will begin in the winter of the undergraduates’ fourth year (second year of masters). It can span over at least six months. Most companies begin their recruitment campaigns and conduct employment screening at the same time, so careful planning is necessary in order to balance schoolwork with job-hunting. For students preparing to start work from April 2025, online entries through websites will begin on March 1, 2024*1. Company information sessions and interviews will follow. A ceremony to officially confirm candidates’ employment will be held after October 1. This is the general flow for job-hunting in Japan*2. To prepare for this shift, the Career Center conducts career guidance, in addition to various support seminars and events, and individual consultation 89▍
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