National Oct 22, 2021
New graduates' turnover in Japan shows first fall in three years
The numbers indicate that many new graduates chose not to change jobs amid mounting uncertainty due to the pandemic.
Commentary / World May 30, 2021
Having a 'side hustle' can transform your career
by Abadesi Osunsade
Creating a product or service based around a personal experience makes it a lot easier to tell a compelling brand story and connect with prospective customers and clients.
Business May 27, 2021
Foreign students in Japan hunt online for jobs amid pandemic
by Yuka Nakao
Virtual job fairs have attracted hundreds of students from a number of countries, all looking for opportunities in Japan.
Business May 8, 2021
Job offers for 2022 university graduates improve as COVID-19 fears subside
Such offers dropped 1.0% to an estimated 676,400, compared to the 15.1% tumble in 2021 when firms grew cautious about hiring new graduates due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business Apr 19, 2021
Major firms in Japan to hire fewer graduates next year amid pandemic
A survey of 110 large companies found over a fifth plan to curb hiring next year, with sectors such as transport and tourism more significantly affected.
Business / Economy Mar 28, 2021
Lingering virus crisis to affect hiring of Japan's new graduates
The number of companies planning to take on more new graduates in spring 2022 than in 2021 stood at only eight, down from 10 for this year and hitting the lowest level in 12 years.
Business Mar 19, 2021
Job-securing rate for new graduates falls for first time in decade
The rate for male students stood at 88.1%, while the figure for female students stood at 91.2%.
National / Social Issues Nov 19, 2020
Japanese firms begin to reconsider gender question on resumes
The practice of identifying gender on resumes through responses and photos is particularly problematic for transgender people, often leading to obstacles in getting hired, experts say.
Business Nov 18, 2020
Job offers to new graduates in Japan fall sharply due to pandemic
As of Oct. 1, 69.8% of university students who will graduate next spring had received job offers.
National Nov 6, 2020
University allies with Hello Work to help foreign students find jobs
Sophia University and Hello Work Shinjuku have agreed to cooperate in explaining the local recruitment process to non-Japanese students.
Business Sep 18, 2020
Virus wrecks once-in-a-lifetime job chance for Japan’s new grads
by Kazunori Takada and Shiho Takezawa
With companies cutting back on hiring plans for 2021, soon-to-be college graduates worry they’re missing their chance.