Recruitment activities for new graduates More than 80% of small and medium-sized businesses are affected by the new corona May 17 at 5:38

Regarding recruitment activities for university students who are planning to graduate next spring, more than 80% of SMEs are affected by the new coronavirus, and more than half of them have suspended or postponed briefings etc. Tokyo I found out from a survey by the Chamber of Commerce.

This survey was conducted by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry from the 28th of last month to the 8th of this month, focusing on the member companies. Responses were received from 327 companies.

As a result, when asked if there was an effect of the new coronavirus on recruitment activities for this year, 83.8% of the companies answered that it was affected, and it was found that most companies were affected. It was

When we asked these companies about the status of implementation of briefing sessions, etc., 51.8% of the companies answered that they had suspended or postponed, and more than half of the companies said, and more than 46% of the companies said that they did.

In addition, when asked about the introduction of the web system for briefing sessions and interviews, 36.7% have already introduced it, and 35.1% are considering it, indicating that they are actively working.

The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, "There are still many companies that are still willing to hire even in a difficult economic situation. The job hunting schedule is generally unclear, but we will exchange information with the university side in the future. I would like to try to support SMEs. "