Survey on Career Awareness and Job Hunting Status of International Students - CFN Member Survey (Published April 2026)

Caritas Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Masao Niidome) conducted a survey on career perspectives and job-hunting activities targeting degree-seeking students at overseas universities as well as exchange/dispatched students. For comparable items, the characteristics were analyzed by citing survey results from domestic students (Caritas Shukatsu Student Monitor).

(Survey Period: Feb 25 – March 14, 2026; Responses: 629)

<< Main Contents >>
1. Desires and reasons for working overseas (Chart 1)
2. Desired industries
3. Desired job roles
4. Key factors in choosing a company and desired work styles (Chart 2)
5. Interest in venture/startup companies
6. Information sources for job hunting
7. Information easy to obtain through company research / Information desired to be communicated more
8. Points desired to be evaluated by companies (Chart 3)
9. Experience in internships, etc.
10. Impressions of studying abroad (Chart 4)
[Reference] Study abroad costs (Chart 5)

Detailed report available here:
https://www.career-tasu.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaigairyugakusei_202604.pdf

[Survey Overview]
Target: 11,372 CFN (www.careerforum.net) registered Japanese degree-seeking students abroad, etc., graduating after May 2025.
Method: Internet survey
Period: Feb 25 – March 14, 2026
Valid Responses: 629
*Domestic student data used the 'Caritas Shukatsu Student Monitor 2027 Survey.'

Chart 1: Desire and reasons for working overseas
Chart 2: Key factors in choosing a company and desired work styles
Chart 3: Points desired to be evaluated by companies
Chart 4: Impressions of studying abroad
Chart 5: Study abroad costs