Job hunting for college students who will graduate next spring started in earnest from the 1st.



Some people are worried about the impact of the new Corona on recruitment activities, but there is a growing movement among companies to increase the number of hires in anticipation of normalization of economic activities.

The briefing session by the company for university students who will graduate next spring started on the 1st according to the rules set by the government.



Approximately 150 companies gathered at the joint company information session hosted by the employment information site held in Yokohama, and more than 1800 students who had made reservations in advance visited the venue.

At the booth of the operating company of a major beef bowl chain, the person in charge explained that he was embarking on a new business such as home delivery even in the harsh business environment of Corona, and the gathered students listened with a serious expression. I was asking the person in charge.



Yoko Aoki, a spokeswoman for Matsuya Foods Holdings, said, "I tend to have the image that the restaurant industry is not well treated, but I would like to convey that it is an environment where I can work more rewardingly. Future store opening plans. I also want to actively hire colleagues with whom I can work. "



A third-year college male student who attended the briefing said, "I felt that there are many students who are actively engaged in job hunting. I want to find a company that suits me."

Some companies are resuming hiring

Japan Airlines plans to hire about 270 people, including flight attendants and general staff working on the ground, in the spring of next year, and participated in a joint company information session held in Koto Ward, Tokyo.



After the spread of the new corona infection, hiring has been postponed except for some pilots, so it will be the first time in three years to resume hiring in all occupations.



Shunsuke Kunitomo, a recruitment group of the Japan Airlines Human Resources Department, said, "Although the effects of the spread of infections such as Omicron strains remain, we have decided that it is necessary to resume recruitment for the future growth of the company."



All Nippon Airways has resumed hiring general managers who work on the ground for the first time in three years, and there are moves to recover aviation demand after the infection has subsided.

Looking ahead, moving to increase hiring

There is a growing movement among companies to increase the number of employees hired in anticipation of normalization of economic activities.

According to a survey conducted last month by the employment information site "Mynavi" targeting companies nationwide, nearly 60% of the companies that answered that the number of university students graduating next spring was "same as the previous year". , About 19% of the companies that answered "increase" and about 23% of the sciences, both of which are more than 5 points higher than the previous year.



By industry, the percentage of companies that answered “increase” hiring increased in a wide range of industries, of which about 22% were in the humanities for “service infrastructure” such as eating out and transportation that were hit by the new corona. It increased by more than 6 points from the previous year.

"The number of companies listed on so-called job hunting sites is approaching the level before the spread of the new corona infection," said Masato Takahashi, editor-in-chief of Mynavi. I feel that companies are highly motivated to hire new graduates, including. "



On top of that, he said, "I think there will be more companies that are actively hiring after Corona."

"Explanatory meetings and interviews, actively online" requested by the government

As the spread of the new corona continues, the government has urged three economic and industry groups, such as Keidanren, to take thorough measures against infection during recruitment so that students can find employment with peace of mind.



At a press conference, Minister for Social Symbiosis Wakamiya said, "It is important for students to be able to carry out job hunting with peace of mind even if they are suffering from corona. I want you not to be treated. "

Practical internship as if face-to-face

Online-style recruitment activities that have taken root in the wake of the Corona disaster.

Amid the restrictions on face-to-face activities due to the corona, there is an active movement among major companies to attract excellent students through online internships.



Sapporo Breweries, a major beer maker, has held an internship for students graduating next spring online from December last year, with about 40 students from all over the country participating.

Students not only learn about the company's business, but also analyze the market themselves and propose new products such as beer and low-malt beer, and the feasibility of proposals from employees who are actually in charge of product development at the forefront of the field. I received specific advice such as issues regarding commercialization and commercialization.



After the spread of the new corona infection, internships were mainly online, but as the number of internships increased, it became possible to incorporate practical content such as face-to-face, increasing the motivation of students to aspire, and the company side is also a student. It is said that it leads to an opportunity to know the neighbor.



Noriko Denda of the Sapporo Breweries Human Resources Department said, "Students tend to narrow down their employment opportunities from the companies that participated in the internship, so I think it is necessary for the company to strengthen itself. I want to acquire human resources who can do it. "

According to a survey conducted last month by the employment information site "Mynavi" targeting companies nationwide, more than half of the responding companies conducted internships, and about 9 of the listed companies answered that they are using online. Even among unlisted companies, the percentage has risen to nearly 70%, which is an increase from the previous year, and efforts are expanding among companies.

"Benefits" and "anxiety" that students feel

Students who are about to start job hunting are worried that they will be able to participate without being tied to a place, but will not be able to communicate well with the company.

Yusei Tani, a third-year student at a university in Saitama Prefecture, has been actively participating in online internships as face-to-face company visits have been canceled one after another.



With the convenience of being able to participate in recruitment activities of companies nationwide from home or school, we have participated in internships at about 30 companies, including those related to movies that want to get a job, as well as short-term ones such as electrical equipment manufacturers and financial institutions. It means that.



He said that he was able to hear from employees of companies in a wide range of industries and helped him choose a career path, but he also found it difficult to communicate well with employees and other students online. ..



Mr. Tani said, "I'm worried that I can't convey my goodness when the interview is online, so it's good to meet there. However, all the conditions for corona are the same, so I have no choice but to do it. Is the best. "

Can we eliminate the "gap after joining the company"?

On the other hand, there are companies that have started to work on job hunting to reduce the gap that they feel after joining the company in order to reduce early turnover.



A recruitment consulting company in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.

Approximately 100 employees work and hire around 15 new graduates each year.



In 2015, seven years after the company was founded, almost half of the new employees quit within a year.



As a result of our efforts to improve, the turnover rate within three years of joining the company has dropped to about 20%, but we have started a new initiative to further reduce early turnover.

I dare to tell you the hardships and the reasons for retirement

In order to reduce the gaps that I feel after joining the company, I dare to convey to students not only the strengths of the company, such as the fun and future potential of work, but also the issues in the workplace.



The company's homepage discloses the reasons why new employees have retired, such as "I can't work at my own pace" and "The atmosphere in the workplace is different from what I imagined."



In addition, we also introduce data on working styles, such as the average of 28 hours of overtime per month, and 74% of the paid leave granted by law.

At the company information session, the difficulty of the sales experience of new employees is also conveyed, such as the fact that even if you make hundreds of calls, you cannot make an appointment and are almost refused.



Seiji Takasaki, President of Precious Partners, said, "I want you to join the company after understanding the good and bad points, and to work for as long as 20 or 30 years. Due to the influence of the new corona, online recruitment activities have expanded, and companies and students It is becoming difficult to get to know each other well. Companies are required to disclose more information. "