One in 3.5 Job Seekers Now Uses AI Search to Find Employers. Japan's First 'Recruitment GEO Training' Launches

Terrace Roots Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; CEO: Takumi Matsui) will begin providing a specialized training service in Recruitment Public Relations GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) starting June 2026. Alongside this, the company has launched a free 'Recruitment GEO Diagnostic Checker,' enabling businesses to instantly assess their AI recommendation status. This marks Japan's first initiative offering GEO training specifically tailored to recruitment PR (as of June 9, 2026, based on company research).

■ Is Your Company Being Recommended by ChatGPT?

'Which companies are great to work for in the XX industry?' 'Which firms are recommended for XX jobs?' — Today, job seekers are posing such questions to ChatGPT and Perplexity, comparing only the few companies recommended by AI.

According to Hakuhodo DY ONE's 'AI Search White Paper 2026,' job seekers' AI search usage has surged approximately 3.5 times over the past eight months. Already, one in 3.5 job seekers is using AI search for job hunting and career transitions.

Traditional search engines 'display a list of links.' In contrast, AI search 'responds by recommending a few select companies.' This means companies not recommended by AI are becoming effectively invisible to job seekers.

■ About 1 in 2 Companies Is 'Invisible' to AI

Our GEO visibility survey targeting 30 hotels and inns revealed that approximately 50% of the facilities are barely recognized by AI. A similar structure is expected in the recruitment market.

While advertising costs on job platforms continue to rise annually, most companies have yet to address AI search. Acting now places you ahead of competitors.

■ Check for Free — 'Recruitment GEO Diagnostic Checker' Now Available

In response to feedback such as 'We don't know how our company appears to AI,' we have launched a free 'Recruitment GEO Diagnostic Checker.' Instantly diagnose how likely your recruitment information is to be recommended in AI search directly through a web browser.

Free to use, no registration required, immediate results

Visualize your readiness for AI recommendations via scores and risk levels

Receive actionable insights on next steps based on diagnostic results

This tool serves as the first step for companies wishing to 'understand their current status before considering training.'

▶ Recruitment GEO Diagnostic Checker: https://geo-inn.jp

■ What Is 'Recruitment PR GEO Training'?

This training is a practical program designed to enable recruitment and PR staff to independently implement 'AI-recommended recruitment PR' within their organizations. Rather than relying indefinitely on external support, it supports building internal capabilities (gradual in-house development) by equipping employees with essential skills for continuous improvement.

Skills Acquired Through Training:

Fundamental theory of AI search and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)

Job seekers' queries and recommendation logic when searching for companies via AI

GEO-compliant content design for career pages and job postings

GEO-optimized writing for LinkedIn, note, and press releases

Basic implementation of structured data (Schema.org)

Methods for measuring and monitoring AI recommendation rates

■ Pricing Plan: From ¥75,000 Net with Subsidy Support

All plans are designed with over 10 hours of training, meeting the training hour requirements of the Human Resources Development Support Subsidy (Business Expansion and Reskilling Support Course). Furthermore, by incorporating post-training follow-up reviews (Plan A) and one-month effectiveness evaluation reviews (Plan B) into the training, we support not just learning but also implementation and sustainability.

This training is designed with the Human Resources Development Support Subsidy (Business Expansion and Reskilling Support Course) in mind. For small and medium-sized enterprises, up to 75% of expenses are subsidized (time-limited measure until the end of FY Reiwa 8).

※ The applicant is the participating company. We support the preparation of application documents. Final approval and subsidy amount are determined by the number of participants, wage requirements, and review by the local labor bureau.

■ Implementation Process: From Self-Diagnosis to Training Start in as Little as One Month

1. Self-diagnosis via Recruitment GEO Diagnostic Checker — Instantly check AI recommendation status online (free)

2. Free consultation & expert diagnosis — Visualize your company's recognition status across three AI platforms in detail (free sample diagnosis)

3. Submit subsidy application — Up to one month before training starts. We support document preparation

4. Training implementation + subsidy receipt — Up to 75% subsidy. Optional ongoing GEO implementation support (accompaniment) after training

■ Partnership Program for Recruitment Agencies and HR Companies

We offer a referral-based partnership (20% of contract value) targeting recruitment agencies and HR consulting firms. A free sample diagnosis for one of your clients is also available. For details, please contact us.

■ Basis for Claiming 'Japan's First'

As of June 9, 2026, searches on Google and press release distribution services using keywords such as 'GEO training' and 'Generative Engine Optimization training' revealed no corporate training services aimed at acquiring GEO knowledge and implementation skills (based on company research).

Please contact us for the research report.

■ Instructor Profile

Takumi Matsui, CEO, Terrace Roots Co., Ltd.

Former Hotel Manager, LinkedIn Top Voice (Travel & Tourism, Top 10 in Japan), Favikon Top 200 Creator New in Asia, selected as 'One of Japan's 10 People to Follow,' GEO Visibility Survey Series: Published in 27 media for Ryokan edition and 22 media for Hotel edition (Forbes Japan, Asahi Shimbun Digital, FNN Prime Online, etc.)

■ Service Overview

Service Name: Recruitment PR GEO Training
Launch Date: June 2026
Target Audience: Recruitment, HR, and PR staff across all industries
Format: Available in-person, online, or hybrid

Recruitment GEO Diagnostic Checker: https://geo-inn.jp (Free, no registration required)

URL: https://geo-inn.jp

■ Company Overview

Company Name: Terrace Roots Co., Ltd.
Representative: CEO Takumi Matsui
Headquarters: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Established: April 2026
Business: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) consulting, training, and diagnostic reports

URL: https://geo-inn.jp

Contact: info@geo-inn.jp