[2027 Graduate Recruitment Trends] Strong Corporate Demand for Field Roles 'Not Replaceable by AI'; 60% Maintain or Expand Hiring Strategy
Jinjib surveyed corporate high school recruitment managers on trends for the class of 2027. 92.5% of companies plan to maintain or expand hiring quotas, with about 60% intending to maintain or increase high school graduate hiring for field roles despite AI advancements. Meanwhile, the momentum for raising starting salaries has slowed compared to the class of 2026, indicating stable hiring enthusiasm but a cooling in compensation growth.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 23:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 26, 2026 at 14:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 26, 2026 at 21:34 (7h 2m after Collected)
Jinjib (HQ: Osaka), a career support company for high school students, conducted a survey on high school recruitment trends for the graduating class of 2027 among corporate hiring managers.
[Summary of 2027 Graduate Recruitment Trends]
1. 92.5% of companies plan to 'maintain or expand' hiring quotas for 2027 graduates, driven by labor shortages and high expectations for high school graduate recruitment.
2. About 40% (39.8%) stated they would 'raise starting salaries' for 2027 graduates, a decrease compared to 72.1% for 2026 graduates. However, 65.9% of companies that increased their hiring quotas also plan to raise starting salaries, highlighting a strong link between hiring ambition and wage growth.
3. Even with the progress of AI and automation, about 60% (60.3%) plan to 'intensify or not change' their high school recruitment policies, citing the belief that 'labor shortages in field roles will persist after AI adoption.'
[Survey Context and Market Background]
For the class of March 2026, the job opening-to-applicant ratio for high school graduates stood at 4.12x, reflecting high demand for talent amid labor shortages. Amid growing social concerns about AI replacing jobs, the impact on high school graduate recruitment remains a focal point.
Students often lack sufficient time for deep company research during their short job hunting period, leading to mismatches. Our survey shows that about 60% of high school graduates retrospectively feel they should have gathered more information. As such, information dissemination by companies to 'be chosen' is critical. Job postings for March 2027 graduates are scheduled to be released on July 1, with applications starting on September 5.
[Survey Overview]
- Period: April 28, 2026 – May 7, 2026
- Method: Internet survey via PRIZMA
- Respondents: 1,014 corporate high school recruitment managers
- Organizer: Jinjib Inc.
[Summary of 2027 Graduate Recruitment Trends]
1. 92.5% of companies plan to 'maintain or expand' hiring quotas for 2027 graduates, driven by labor shortages and high expectations for high school graduate recruitment.
2. About 40% (39.8%) stated they would 'raise starting salaries' for 2027 graduates, a decrease compared to 72.1% for 2026 graduates. However, 65.9% of companies that increased their hiring quotas also plan to raise starting salaries, highlighting a strong link between hiring ambition and wage growth.
3. Even with the progress of AI and automation, about 60% (60.3%) plan to 'intensify or not change' their high school recruitment policies, citing the belief that 'labor shortages in field roles will persist after AI adoption.'
[Survey Context and Market Background]
For the class of March 2026, the job opening-to-applicant ratio for high school graduates stood at 4.12x, reflecting high demand for talent amid labor shortages. Amid growing social concerns about AI replacing jobs, the impact on high school graduate recruitment remains a focal point.
Students often lack sufficient time for deep company research during their short job hunting period, leading to mismatches. Our survey shows that about 60% of high school graduates retrospectively feel they should have gathered more information. As such, information dissemination by companies to 'be chosen' is critical. Job postings for March 2027 graduates are scheduled to be released on July 1, with applications starting on September 5.
[Survey Overview]
- Period: April 28, 2026 – May 7, 2026
- Method: Internet survey via PRIZMA
- Respondents: 1,014 corporate high school recruitment managers
- Organizer: Jinjib Inc.
FAQ
27卒の高卒採用における募集枠の見通しは？
92.5%の企業が、募集枠を「維持（54.6%）」または「拡大（37.9%）」する方針です。
AIや自動化が進む中での高卒採用への影響は？
約6割（60.3%）の企業が「積極化／方針変更なし」と回答しており、理由は「現場職の人手不足がAI普及後も続く」ためです。
27卒採用での初任給引き上げの動向は？
39.8%が「上げる」と回答しました。26卒の72.1%と比較して大幅に減少しています。
採用募集枠を「増やす」企業における賃上げの傾向は？
募集枠を増やした企業の65.9%が「初任給を上げる」と回答しており、採用意欲と賃上げが強く連動しています。
今回の調査対象と期間は？
2026年4月28日から5月7日まで、企業の高卒採用担当者1,014人を対象に実施されました。