[Latest Survey] 76.3% of New Graduates and 83.4% of Mid-Career Professionals Use 'Availability of Training Programs' as a Decision Factor When Comparing Conditions with Other Companies. What Kind of Training Do New Graduates and Mid-Career Professionals Seek?
According to a survey by GIG Inc., 76.3% of new graduates and 83.4% of mid-career professionals use the presence of training programs as a decision factor when comparing conditions with other companies. This indicates that job seekers prioritize environments where they can grow.
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GIG Inc. (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takahiro Iwagami) conducted a "Survey on Information Gathering and Awareness Regarding 'Training' on Recruitment Websites" targeting 155 job seekers aged 18 to 39.
This survey revealed the impact of "training system descriptions" on recruitment websites on job and転職 activities, the differences in training content sought by new graduates and mid-career professionals, and effective ways to communicate the appeal of training systems.
## Survey Overview
* Survey Name: Survey on Information Gathering and Awareness Regarding 'Training' on Recruitment Websites (Workship / GIG)
* Survey Period: February 2026
* Survey Target: 155 job seekers aged 18 to 39 (with recent job change/employment experience within the last year, or planning such activities)
* Survey Method: Internet online survey
* Number of Valid Responses: 155
## Survey Results
## 67.8% of New Graduates and 77.1% of Mid-Career Professionals Check 'Training/Education Systems' When Seeking Employment/Changing Jobs. An Environment Supporting Growth is a Prerequisite for Application
When asked if they check the training system and education system of prospective employers, 67.8% of new graduates and 77.1% of mid-career professionals responded that they "check" (actively + somewhat). Notably, the "actively check" segment in mid-career recruitment reached 30.2%, exceeding that of new graduates (22.0%). This suggests that individuals who have experienced the professional world are more likely to seek an environment that compensates for their skill deficiencies or provides backup for smooth adaptation to new surroundings.
## Training Systems Serve as a 'Decision Factor' When Conditions are Comparable with Other Companies. 76.3% of New Graduates and 83.4% of Mid-Career Professionals Utilize Them as a Decision Factor
When asked if they use the presence of a training system as a decision factor when comparing job offers from multiple companies, 76.3% of new graduates and 83.4% of mid-career professionals answered "yes" (actively + somewhat). This indicates that the perceived value of training and development opportunities significantly influences job selection, especially when other conditions are similar.
This survey revealed the impact of "training system descriptions" on recruitment websites on job and転職 activities, the differences in training content sought by new graduates and mid-career professionals, and effective ways to communicate the appeal of training systems.
## Survey Overview
* Survey Name: Survey on Information Gathering and Awareness Regarding 'Training' on Recruitment Websites (Workship / GIG)
* Survey Period: February 2026
* Survey Target: 155 job seekers aged 18 to 39 (with recent job change/employment experience within the last year, or planning such activities)
* Survey Method: Internet online survey
* Number of Valid Responses: 155
## Survey Results
## 67.8% of New Graduates and 77.1% of Mid-Career Professionals Check 'Training/Education Systems' When Seeking Employment/Changing Jobs. An Environment Supporting Growth is a Prerequisite for Application
When asked if they check the training system and education system of prospective employers, 67.8% of new graduates and 77.1% of mid-career professionals responded that they "check" (actively + somewhat). Notably, the "actively check" segment in mid-career recruitment reached 30.2%, exceeding that of new graduates (22.0%). This suggests that individuals who have experienced the professional world are more likely to seek an environment that compensates for their skill deficiencies or provides backup for smooth adaptation to new surroundings.
## Training Systems Serve as a 'Decision Factor' When Conditions are Comparable with Other Companies. 76.3% of New Graduates and 83.4% of Mid-Career Professionals Utilize Them as a Decision Factor
When asked if they use the presence of a training system as a decision factor when comparing job offers from multiple companies, 76.3% of new graduates and 83.4% of mid-career professionals answered "yes" (actively + somewhat). This indicates that the perceived value of training and development opportunities significantly influences job selection, especially when other conditions are similar.