Over 500 Students Participated, Corporate Demand for Early Job Hunting Increases
Howtelevision, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yosuke Otonari), which operates GaishiShukatsu.com, a user-first career platform with the vision of "fostering talent capable of taking on global challenges and creating the future," held "Gaishi Shukatsu Expo," Japan's earliest joint career fair for students expected to graduate or complete their studies in 2026, on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Japan's Earliest In-Person Joint Career Fair for 2026 Graduates Was a Great Success; Both Students and Companies Eager to Start Early
Gaishi Shukatsu Expo is Japan's earliest in-person joint career fair for students expected to graduate or complete their studies in 2026. We provided various opportunities for students who will become future leaders to consider their first career paths. Over 500 students participated on the day, making it a great success.
During the "Keynote Session," executives from top companies including Boston Consulting Group, A.T. Kearney Inc., and Leverages Inc. spoke. They discussed a wide range of career-related topics beyond just business understanding, including their own experiences, advice for students, and what career path they would pursue if they were to start as new graduates again.
The company booths were so crowded that there was standing room only, and students were seen eagerly listening to explanations from each company.
Students who were engaging directly with company employees and asking questions for the first time commented: "I was able to get a sense of the company atmosphere that isn't conveyed online, and I could ask questions," "I thought I didn't have many friends starting job hunting around me, but I met several acquaintances today, which boosted my motivation," and "Listening to the lectures and company presentations made me want to carefully consider my career."
Meanwhile, companies expressed comments such as: "We met highly motivated students who have already experienced long-term internships," "High-caliber students aspiring to work for foreign-affiliated companies are participating," and "It's important to become a 'familiar company' to students by approaching them early." These comments indicated a strong demand for early engagement with students.
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