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