Job-seeking Students Adopt a 'Consulting for Now' Mindset, Utilizing Summer Internships for 'Early Selection Interview Practice'
Howtelevision, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yosuke Otonari), which operates GaishiShukatsu.com, a career platform that prioritizes user-first principles under the mission of "Fostering talent that can take on global challenges and create the future," conducted an awareness survey on job hunting activities among GaishiShukatsu.com members scheduled to graduate in 2024, prior to the start of summer internships. (Valid responses: 209)
Overwhelming Popularity of Consulting! Summer Internship Participants are Savvy Job Seekers Who 'Practice Interviews Through Early Selection'
For desired internship industries, the "Consulting and Think Tank Industry" gained approximately twice the popularity compared to other industries.
On the other hand, approximately 90% of job-seeking students also apply to industries other than their first choice, indicating that they are broadly considering potential employers at the internship stage.
When asked about the number of companies they plan to apply to for internships, the most common response was "6-10 companies," while approximately 40% also answered "15 companies or more," indicating a significant difference depending on the breadth of desired industries.
As for what is considered important when applying for internships, many responses indicated utilizing early selection for interview practice, in addition to a high level of interest. This suggests that job-seeking students who apply for summer internships are conducting their job search strategically, with an eye on the subsequent main selection process.
Consulting Also Popular for Main Selection Preferences. What is Valued are 'Welfare Benefits' and an Environment for Career Advancement
Similar to the trend among internship applicants, the most job-seeking students desired the Consulting and Think Tank Industry. On the other hand, industries such as general contractors and infrastructure, where summer internships are not relatively common, currently have fewer applicants.
As for what is sought in an employer, the most common response was "salary and welfare benefits," followed by "skills and experience" and "opportunities for personal growth." This suggests that many job-seeking students make choices with an eye toward advancing their careers in line with their abilities.
As for the expected tenure at their first company after graduation, approximately 30% of job-seeking students are considering changing jobs within 5 years. Furthermore, when extended to around 5 years, approximately 60% of job-seeking students anticipate changing jobs.
Reasons for Desiring the Consulting Industry: Balancing Skill Acquisition and Welfare Benefits. However, Approximately 90% Also Apply to Other Industries
Among the 142 job-seeking students who desire the Consulting and Think Tank Industry, an overwhelming majority answered "can acquire skills and experience" as a reason for desiring this industry. Factors such as "salary and welfare benefits" and "industry with growth potential" were prominent as elements considered important for a first career.
125 individuals are considering changing jobs thereafter, and half of them desire the Consulting and Think Tank Industry for their next job. Furthermore, compared to the preference ratio of all 209 respondents, the proportion desiring foreign-affiliated finance and securities has increased.
Furthermore, looking at whether applicants desiring the Consulting and Think Tank Industry also apply to other industries, only about 10% of job-seeking students limit themselves to that industry.
At present, their desired industries are not fixed, and there is a tendency to apply to other industries concurrently while desiring the Consulting and Think Tank Industry.
Utilizing Text-Based and Timely Twitter for Job Hunting Information
As a means of obtaining job hunting information, text-based and timely Twitter was the largest faction, followed by YouTube and Instagram, which are also powerful audio-visual media.
On the other hand, it was also found that a segment that does not use SNS as a means of information gathering still exists.
Survey Overview
Survey Period: May 2022
Survey Method: Web questionnaire
Target: GaishiShukatsu.com members scheduled to graduate in 2024 (university students/graduate students)
Valid Responses: 209
・In some ratios, the total may not be 100% due to rounding.
・When citing this survey, please be sure to include "Source: GaishiShukatsu.com."
About GaishiShukatsu.com
Under the mission of "Fostering talent that can take on global challenges and create the future," GaishiShukatsu.com is a career platform for university students that prioritizes user-first principles. To provide the necessary compass and methodology for aspiring next-generation leaders, it offers a wealth of content, including in-depth career column articles, carefully selected main selection information and internship information, communication functions for students, and an OB/OG consultation room where students can receive direct answers from professionals active in society.
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Company Profile
Company Name: Howtelevision, Inc.
Representative: Representative Director and President Yosuke Otonari
Location: Ark Mori Building 32F, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6032
Established: February 9, 2010
Business Activities: Operation of career platforms
Operated Services: GaishiShukatsu.com, Liiga
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