"From Proof Photo to Statement Photo" - Launch of "Show Me" Photo Project Supporting Authentic Job Hunting
BaseMe Inc., which operates the AI career agent "BaseMe," has launched "Show Me," a photography project supporting job seekers to embrace their authentic selves. The project encourages students to express their individuality through photos, moving beyond traditional ID photos, and aims to foster a new era of recruitment that values personal values and potential. Several major companies have endorsed this initiative, and BaseMe has successfully secured significant funding, highlighting its growing influence in the HR tech space.
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BaseMe Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Norihito Katsumi; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates the AI career agent "BaseMe," has implemented "Show Me" as a new initiative in new graduate recruitment.
Click here for the "Show Me" special page
■ About "Show Me"
Background of the Event
Even though students want to be their authentic selves, being "different from others" often becomes a disadvantage in job hunting. BaseMe established this project with the desire to be a place where individuals can express their values to the fullest, supporting all students who challenge job hunting in their unique style.
What was revealed from students' discomfort regarding job hunting
A survey targeting 272 job seekers found that over 80% felt a sense of discomfort. It was natural for them to feel that their job-hunting ID photos did not represent their authentic selves, and a strong resistance was observed against being judged solely by such photos.
■ Companies that endorsed our philosophy
Marui Group Co., Ltd.
Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd.
LIFULL Co., Ltd.
Schoo Inc.
Bloord Co., Ltd.
Seikatsu Sogo Service Co., Ltd.
■ What BaseMe can achieve
BaseMe is a job-hunting AI career agent that allows individuals to express their activity experiences, interesting values/themes, and career interests along with images. Instead of a mere list of academic backgrounds and self-promotion points, it centers on a personalized profile that tells what they have worked on and why.
That is why we wanted to propose a format where profile photos used for job hunting are not just for "proving" one's existence but for "stating" one's authentic self. As a result, clothing and makeup were free. Many people participated in their unique styles.
■ Example student profiles
・https://baseme.app/users/UjbFsWAznxpbIGtEVQ
・https://baseme.app/users/f5UOb-o450TYTNrq8g
・https://baseme.app/users/z2VRTIJ2Hn71CaFkyA
■ New graduate recruitment with BaseMe
For companies, BaseMe enables a deep understanding of each student's values, cultural fit, and hidden potential, which may not be apparent from their academic background or career history alone.
BaseMe assists in connecting with the next generation of students who choose their careers based on their own values.
BaseMe for hiring managers
■ About BaseMe Inc.
BaseMe Inc. is an AI tech startup that develops and provides "BaseMe," an AI career agent that realizes personalized careers based on "values." It is committed to building a platform that matches individuals' latent potential with companies, enabling Gen Z job seekers to achieve a fulfilling first career plan. Over 150 companies in Japan and the US, including major corporations, startups, and overseas companies, have adopted it. In July 2022, the company successfully raised approximately 150 million JPY in seed funding from CyberAgent Capital, EastVentures, and overseas investors. In August 2024, it raised 460 million JPY in a pre-Series A round, with Silicon Valley-based VC WiL as the lead investor.
Click here for the "Show Me" special page
■ About "Show Me"
Background of the Event
Even though students want to be their authentic selves, being "different from others" often becomes a disadvantage in job hunting. BaseMe established this project with the desire to be a place where individuals can express their values to the fullest, supporting all students who challenge job hunting in their unique style.
What was revealed from students' discomfort regarding job hunting
A survey targeting 272 job seekers found that over 80% felt a sense of discomfort. It was natural for them to feel that their job-hunting ID photos did not represent their authentic selves, and a strong resistance was observed against being judged solely by such photos.
■ Companies that endorsed our philosophy
Marui Group Co., Ltd.
Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd.
LIFULL Co., Ltd.
Schoo Inc.
Bloord Co., Ltd.
Seikatsu Sogo Service Co., Ltd.
■ What BaseMe can achieve
BaseMe is a job-hunting AI career agent that allows individuals to express their activity experiences, interesting values/themes, and career interests along with images. Instead of a mere list of academic backgrounds and self-promotion points, it centers on a personalized profile that tells what they have worked on and why.
That is why we wanted to propose a format where profile photos used for job hunting are not just for "proving" one's existence but for "stating" one's authentic self. As a result, clothing and makeup were free. Many people participated in their unique styles.
■ Example student profiles
・https://baseme.app/users/UjbFsWAznxpbIGtEVQ
・https://baseme.app/users/f5UOb-o450TYTNrq8g
・https://baseme.app/users/z2VRTIJ2Hn71CaFkyA
■ New graduate recruitment with BaseMe
For companies, BaseMe enables a deep understanding of each student's values, cultural fit, and hidden potential, which may not be apparent from their academic background or career history alone.
BaseMe assists in connecting with the next generation of students who choose their careers based on their own values.
BaseMe for hiring managers
■ About BaseMe Inc.
BaseMe Inc. is an AI tech startup that develops and provides "BaseMe," an AI career agent that realizes personalized careers based on "values." It is committed to building a platform that matches individuals' latent potential with companies, enabling Gen Z job seekers to achieve a fulfilling first career plan. Over 150 companies in Japan and the US, including major corporations, startups, and overseas companies, have adopted it. In July 2022, the company successfully raised approximately 150 million JPY in seed funding from CyberAgent Capital, EastVentures, and overseas investors. In August 2024, it raised 460 million JPY in a pre-Series A round, with Silicon Valley-based VC WiL as the lead investor.