Job Hunting Survey for Class of 2027 as of April 1st <Flash Report>: Job Offer Rate at 67.6%
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- Job Hunting Survey for Class of 2027 as of April 1st <Flash Report>: Job Offer Rate at 67.6%
- Career-tasu has released the results of a job hunting survey for students graduating in 2027. The job offer rate as of April 1st was 67.6%, exceeding the previous year and indicating an acceleration of the job hunting process. On the other hand, students are cautious about finalizing their decisions, with many continuing their search.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 7, 2026
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Career-tasu has released the results of a job hunting survey for students graduating in 2027. The job offer rate as of April 1st was 67.6%, exceeding the previous year and indicating an acceleration of the job hunting process. On the other hand, students are cautious about finalizing their decisions, with many continuing their search.
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- Job Hunting Survey for Class of 2027 as of April 1st <Flash Report>: Job Offer Rate at 67.6% (April 7, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 7, 2026
Career-tasu has released the results of a job hunting survey for students graduating in 2027. The job offer rate as of April 1st was 67.6%, exceeding the previous year and indicating an acceleration of the job hunting process. On the other hand, students are cautious about finalizing their decisions, with many continuing their search.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 23:00
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Career-tasu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Maso Shintome) surveyed fourth-year university students (including second-year master's course students in science fields) scheduled to graduate in March 2027 about their job hunting status and career consciousness as of April 1st.
(Survey period: April 1-6, 2026, Number of respondents: 1,057)
*For survey details, please see the survey report (flash version).
https://www.career-tasu.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/202604_gaku_soku.pdf
*The detailed final report is scheduled for release in late April.
1. Job Offer (*) Status as of April 1st
○ The job offer rate is 67.6%, up 2.7 points from the same period last year (64.9%).
○ Just over 20% of all students (22.1%) have decided on a job and ended their search. 70% are continuing their job search (total 72.4%).
2. Application and Selection Exam Status
○ The average number of company applications per person is 19.2, a decrease of 2.6 companies from the same period last year (21.8).
○ The number of entry sheets (ES) submitted is higher than last year (average 9.7 → 10.7). The number of written exams and interviews also increased respectively.
3. Perception of Companies with Job Offers
○ 12.0% think they will "probably join this company," a decrease from the same period last year (16.2%).
○ 55.0% would be "satisfied to join if no other offers are received."
FAQ
What is the job offer rate for the Class of 2027 as of April?
According to a survey by Career Tactics Co., Ltd., the job offer rate as of April 1, 2026 is 67.6%. This is 2.7 points higher than the same period last year.
On average, how many companies do students apply to?
On average, students apply to 19.2 companies, showing a decreasing trend from the previous year. However, the number of companies to which they submit application forms has increased, indicating a trend of narrowing down their choices before applying.
Do most students stop job hunting once they receive an offer?
No, 72.4% of students continue their job search even after receiving an offer. Many students continue to look for a company that better suits them.