Series Surpasses 1.7 Million Copies! 'Zettai Naitei 2028' - The Best-Selling Job Hunting Guide for Self-Analysis and Interviews to be Released on April 22!
Diamond, Inc. will release the 2028 editions of the 'Zettai Naitei' (Absolute Offer) series, the #1 best-seller at university coops for 18 consecutive years, on April 22, 2026. The series comprehensively covers everything from self-analysis to interview strategies for the early-starting job market.
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The 'Zettai Naitei 2028' series, which has been the #1 bestseller at university co-ops for 18 consecutive years (*), will be released by Diamond, Inc. on April 22, 2026. The two volumes are 'Zettai Naitei 2028: Self-Analysis and How to Draw a Career Design' and 'Zettai Naitei 2028: Entry Sheets and Interviews' by Taro Sugimura and the career design school Gakyukan.
■ Overwhelming Support from Successful Candidates! The Definitive Guide to Job Hunting Without Regrets or Failures!
Ranked #1 in sales at university co-ops for 18 consecutive years! The 2028 edition of the 'Zettai Naitei' series, which has received overwhelming support not only from job-hunting students but also from corporate HR departments, university career center staff, and parents, is about to be released. In today's job market, where early starts and diversification are accelerating, this series analyzes the latest trends for 2027 graduates and presents the 'strategy' and 'essence' needed to win offers in a rapidly changing era.
In 'Zettai Naitei 2028: Self-Analysis and How to Draw a Career Design,' readers can thoroughly verbalize their strengths, values, and what they want to do through 94 worksheets. Rather than making the job offer the final goal, this book serves as the starting point for job hunting by considering careers from the perspective of 'how do I want to live my life?'
'Zettai Naitei 2028: Entry Sheets and Interviews' covers everything from document screening to final interviews in one volume. The section on 46 frequently asked interview questions has been refreshed to reflect the latest trends, and it also covers modern recruitment methods such as online, video, and AI interviews.
As job hunting starts earlier and earlier, it is crucial to view this period as an opportunity to think about 'how to live your own life' rather than just aiming for a job offer. With a solid track record and reliability, 'Zettai Naitei' is a reassuring guide for students.
(* Based on a survey of the university co-op business association in the self-analysis category; 18 years from Jan 2008 to Dec 2025.)
■ Book Details:
'Zettai Naitei 2028: Self-Analysis and How to Draw a Career Design'
Author: Taro Sugimura, Career Design School Gakyukan
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: April 22, 2026
Publisher: Diamond, Inc.
'Zettai Naitei 2028: Entry Sheets and Interviews'
Author: Taro Sugimura, Career Design School Gakyukan
Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Release Date: April 22, 2026
Publisher: Diamond, Inc.
■ Author Profile:
Taro Sugimura (1963-2011)
Founder of Japan Business Lab, Gakyukan, and Presence. Graduated from Keio University and Harvard Kennedy School (MPA). He introduced the concept of 'career design' to job hunting for the first time in Japan and authored the long-running 'Zettai Naitei' series.
Career Design School Gakyukan
A coaching school supporting career design and fulfillment. Since its founding in 1992, it has sent out over 10,000 professionals across all industries.
■ Overwhelming Support from Successful Candidates! The Definitive Guide to Job Hunting Without Regrets or Failures!
Ranked #1 in sales at university co-ops for 18 consecutive years! The 2028 edition of the 'Zettai Naitei' series, which has received overwhelming support not only from job-hunting students but also from corporate HR departments, university career center staff, and parents, is about to be released. In today's job market, where early starts and diversification are accelerating, this series analyzes the latest trends for 2027 graduates and presents the 'strategy' and 'essence' needed to win offers in a rapidly changing era.
In 'Zettai Naitei 2028: Self-Analysis and How to Draw a Career Design,' readers can thoroughly verbalize their strengths, values, and what they want to do through 94 worksheets. Rather than making the job offer the final goal, this book serves as the starting point for job hunting by considering careers from the perspective of 'how do I want to live my life?'
'Zettai Naitei 2028: Entry Sheets and Interviews' covers everything from document screening to final interviews in one volume. The section on 46 frequently asked interview questions has been refreshed to reflect the latest trends, and it also covers modern recruitment methods such as online, video, and AI interviews.
As job hunting starts earlier and earlier, it is crucial to view this period as an opportunity to think about 'how to live your own life' rather than just aiming for a job offer. With a solid track record and reliability, 'Zettai Naitei' is a reassuring guide for students.
(* Based on a survey of the university co-op business association in the self-analysis category; 18 years from Jan 2008 to Dec 2025.)
■ Book Details:
'Zettai Naitei 2028: Self-Analysis and How to Draw a Career Design'
Author: Taro Sugimura, Career Design School Gakyukan
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: April 22, 2026
Publisher: Diamond, Inc.
'Zettai Naitei 2028: Entry Sheets and Interviews'
Author: Taro Sugimura, Career Design School Gakyukan
Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Release Date: April 22, 2026
Publisher: Diamond, Inc.
■ Author Profile:
Taro Sugimura (1963-2011)
Founder of Japan Business Lab, Gakyukan, and Presence. Graduated from Keio University and Harvard Kennedy School (MPA). He introduced the concept of 'career design' to job hunting for the first time in Japan and authored the long-running 'Zettai Naitei' series.
Career Design School Gakyukan
A coaching school supporting career design and fulfillment. Since its founding in 1992, it has sent out over 10,000 professionals across all industries.