Mynavi Announces Results of 'April Career Intention Survey of 2027 Graduates: Job Hunting and Career Decisions'
Mynavi published its April career intention survey for 2027 graduates. While the unofficial offer rate reached 70.9%, up slightly year-on-year, approximately 60% of students continue their job hunt, with nearly 40% holding off on formally declining offers they do not intend to accept.
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Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Shunsuke Awai) has announced the results of the "Mynavi 2027 Graduate College Student Career Intention Survey April " conducted among university and graduate students nationwide who are scheduled to graduate in 2027.
◆ The unofficial offer holding rate in April was 70.9%, an increase of 0.9 points from the same month last year. For liberal arts students, it was 64.8%, a decrease of 0.3 points year-on-year [Figures 1, 2].
◆ The percentage of students who continue job hunting while holding unofficial offers was 32.8%, up 1.6 points from the same month last year. The total rate of continued job hunting, including those without unofficial offers, was 61.9% [Figures 3, 4].
◆ The percentage of students feeling "anxious" about job hunting increased from the previous year. Reasons included "Whether I can get even one unofficial offer" and "Whether I can get an unofficial offer from my top-choice company" [Figures 5, 6].
◆ Approximately 40% of students answered that there are "companies they have not informed of their intention to decline." The most common reason was "Because the selection process for my top-choice company is not over yet" [Figures 7, 8, 9].
[Survey Summary]
◆ The unofficial offer holding rate in April was 70.9%, an increase of 0.9 points from the same month last year. For liberal arts students, it was 64.8%, a decrease of 0.3 points year-on-year.
The unofficial offer holding rate for 2027 graduates in April was 70.9%, an increase of 0.9 points from the same month last year. Compared to the 58.7% recorded in the survey at the end of March, this represents an increase of 12.2 points in about one month. By field of study, liberal arts students were at 64.8% (down 0.3 points year-on-year), and science students were at 80.3% (up 2.4 points year-on-year), showing a slight decrease for liberal arts compared to the previous year. [Figures 1, 2]
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◆ The percentage of students who continue job hunting while holding unofficial offers was 32.8%, up 1.6 points from the same month last year. The total rate of continued job hunting, including those without unofficial offers, was 61.9%.
The percentage of students continuing job hunting while holding unofficial offers was 32.8%, an increase of 1.6 points year-on-year. The combined continued activity rate*1, which includes students without offers, was 61.9% (up 0.7 points year-on-year). Similar to March, although the unofficial offer rate increased from the previous year, the proportion of students continuing their job search remains at the same level as last year. By field of study, 71.8% of liberal arts students (up 0.9 points year-on-year) and 46.6% of science students (up 0.7 points year-on-year) continue their search, indicating that more than half of science students have already finished their job hunting activities. [Figures 3, 4]
*1: Percentage of students continuing activities while holding unofficial offers + percentage of students without unofficial offers.
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◆ The percentage of students feeling "anxious" about job hunting increased from the previous year. Reasons included "Whether I can get even one unofficial offer" and "Whether I can get an unofficial offer from my top-choice company."
When asked about the presence of anxiety regarding job hunting based on their offer status, 84.7% of students without offers (up 2.9 points year-on-year) and 67.1% of students continuing their search despite holding an offer (up 4.8 points year-on-year) reported feeling anxious, both representing increases from the same month last year. Regarding specific reasons for anxiety, the most common response among those without offers was "Whether I can get even one unofficial offer (75.4%)," while for those holding offers, it was "Whether I can get an unofficial offer from my top-choice company (52.2%)." This suggests that even if they secure an offer, students are hesitant about making a final decision on their current prospective employer or are waiting for upcoming selections at more highly desired companies. [Figures 5, 6]
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◆ Approximately 40% of students answered that there are "companies they have not informed of their intention to decline." The most common reason was "Because the selection process for my top-choice company is not over yet."
When students holding unofficial offers were asked if they had communicated their intention to decline offers to companies they had a low intention of joining, the total for "There are companies I have not informed (informed only some companies 18.2% + not informed yet 25.9%)" was 44.1%. The most frequent reason for not informing them was "Because the selection process for my top-choice company is not over yet (44.0%)," followed by "Because I want to compare and consider after all selections are over (39.5%)," and "Because I am still unsure which company is best (25.0%)." This indicates a situation where, despite obtaining unofficial offers, the selection process is still ongoing or they remain uncertain about their final decision. [Figures 7, 8]
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[Survey Researcher Comments]
The unofficial offer rate as of the end of April for 2027 graduates slightly increased compared to the same month last year. On the other hand, the percentage of students continuing their job hunt also exceeded the previous year, showing that more than 60% of students are still actively searching. In addition, more students are feeling anxious about job hunting compared to last year. As a result, a certain number of students, even though they hold unofficial offers, are unable to clearly communicate their intention to decline. The upcoming full-scale selection processes of highly desired companies are also thought to be a contributing factor to the growing number of anxious students.
As we enter the rainy season with its unstable weather, we hope students will continue to engage in their job hunting activities while paying close attention to their health management.
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FAQ
What are the main results of Mynavi's April survey for 2027 graduates?
The unofficial offer rate reached 70.9%, yet about 60% of students are continuing their job hunt, and nearly 40% are withholding their intent to decline offers.
Why do students continue job hunting after receiving an offer?
The primary reason is that the selection process for their top-choice companies is not yet complete, leading to hesitation and anxiety in decision-making.
Is there a difference between liberal arts and science students in job hunting?
Yes. Science students have a high unofficial offer rate of 80.3% and over half have finished their search, whereas liberal arts students are at 64.8%.