Universities and Students, the Distance is Too Awkward... Seeking Participants for a "Reflection Meeting" for HR Struggling with New Graduate Recruitment Communication! / Held July 22 (Wed) @ Shinsaibashi / An HR Networking Event with Harsh Feedback from Current University Students!

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  • Universities and Students, the Distance is Too Awkward... Seeking Participants for a "Reflection Meeting" for HR Struggling with New Graduate Recruitment Communication! / Held July 22 (Wed) @ Shinsaibashi / An HR Networking Event with Harsh Feedback from Current University Students!
  • NOVEL Inc., in collaboration with Yaruka, Yaranka Inc., will host 'Jinjiru-bu,' a networking event for HR professionals struggling with new graduate recruitment, on July 22, 2026, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. The event, themed 'A New Graduate Recruitment Reflection Meeting for HR Who Don't Want to be Disliked by Universities and Students,' will feature current students from Osaka Metropolitan University and Kindai University. They will provide direct and candid feedback on HR's recruitment activities, aiming to bridge the communication gap between companies and students. Participation is free and consists of a two-part program: a talk session and a social gathering.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 2, 2026

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NOVEL Inc., in collaboration with Yaruka, Yaranka Inc., will host 'Jinjiru-bu,' a networking event for HR professionals struggling with new graduate recruitment, on July 22, 2026, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. The event, themed 'A New Graduate Recruitment Reflection Meeting for HR Who Don't Want to be Disliked by Universities and Students,' will feature current students from Osaka Metropolitan University and Kindai University. They will provide direct and candid feedback on HR's recruitment activities, aiming to bridge the communication gap between companies and students. Participation is free and consists of a two-part program: a talk session and a social gathering.

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Universities and Students, the Distance is Too Awkward... Seeking Participants for a "Reflection Meeting" for HR Struggling with New Graduate Recruitment Communication! / Held July 22 (Wed) @ Shinsaibashi / An HR Networking Event with Harsh Feedback from Current University Students! (June 2, 2026), PR Times
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NOVEL Inc., in collaboration with Yaruka, Yaranka Inc., will host 'Jinjiru-bu,' a networking event for HR professionals struggling with new graduate recruitment, on July 22, 2026, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. The event, themed 'A New Graduate Recruitment Reflection Meeting for HR Who Don't Want to be Disliked by Universities and Students,' will feature current students from Osaka Metropolitan University and Kindai University. They will provide direct and candid feedback on HR's recruitment activities, aiming to bridge the communication gap between companies and students. Participation is free and consists of a two-part program: a talk session and a social gathering.
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We're supposed to be doing new graduate recruitment right. But the number of applications is mediocre, and even when we make offers, they get declined. Frequent contact, excessive follow-up with prospective employees... isn't it just annoying for students? We dream of hiring early, but we're being watched cautiously by universities... "I visit the university career center every year, but is it really making a difference?" "It's been a year and a half since I made the offer, how do I keep them engaged?" "We hit it off during the internship, so why didn't they apply for the main selection?" We can't ask the candidates directly, and students who decline offers won't give us honest feedback. The career center won't tell us either. But we're curious! Is my approach to new graduate recruitment correct?! This time, "Jinjiru-bu" will tackle that frustration head-on. Let's just ask the students directly! At this networking event, filled with <
>, students from Osaka Metropolitan University and Kindai University will be our guests. They will provide direct feedback to the HR staff on the spot. "That level of closeness is creepy." "Honestly, I get so many emails like that, I don't even look at them." "I was happy when you did ~~, and my interest in the company grew." And so on... By removing the framework of <>, we can receive "unvarnished opinions" that we could never hear from prospective candidates. You can take home practical ideas that are not just theoretical but genuinely useful for your work. A casual talk session in a panel format Honestly, there will probably be failure stories that you can only laugh at. There might be some harsh feedback from the students. To ensure you can laugh at ease in such moments, we will have a panel setup. Instead of a stuffy seminar, we plan for an interactive <> talk event where speakers can engage with each other. Let's study "how to interact with universities and students" with some laughter, but without ever making light of the subject. *Participation in the talk session may be subject to a lottery. You can also take home the perspective of the final boss: "the university" As advisors to Jinjiru-bu, two individuals will join the panel: Dong-jun Bae, CEO of NOVEL, who is deepening ties with Osaka Metropolitan University, and Natsuki Nishi, CEO of Yaruka, Yaranka Inc., a current student entrepreneur. They will discuss common mistakes HR makes and what companies can do to be genuinely welcomed by schools, not just from a student's perspective but also from the university's side. Two-part program: Talk and Networking After the first part, the talk session, we will move directly to a networking event. Yaruka, Yaranka Inc., which also runs a food and beverage business, will provide delicious food. We have created a time for participants to talk freely with each other. Please relax and join us. ▽ A glimpse of our usual "Jinjiru-bu" events What is Jinjiru-bu? Started in March 2023, "Jinjiru-bu" is an HR-only networking event. At NOVEL, we've named the act of seriously engaging in HR as "Jinjiru." We have been regularly holding HR networking events in Osaka where positive connections can be made through workshops and discussions on recruitment. Over 200 "Jinjiru" people have gathered so far. ▶︎Click here for past "Jinjiru-bu" event reports! A one-of-a-kind HR networking event for learning through industry-academia collaboration In 2025, we will co-host the "1st Recruitment Pitch Grand Prix" with Osaka Metropolitan University. HR professionals from a diverse range of companies, from large corporations to ventures, gathered to refine their recruitment pitches by working alongside students. Through workshops that encouraged competition and mutual improvement, we achieved skill enhancement for HR. We plan to create more learning opportunities through "HR x Students" in the future! Co-host Guest: "Yaruka, Yaranka Inc." This Jinjiru-bu is co-hosted with Yaruka, Yaranka Inc., which provides the internship matching service "Vibes Intern." CEO Natsuki Nishi will also participate in the talk session on the day. Leveraging his real-world knowledge from interacting with over 2,000 Gen Z students, he will give passionate advice to perplexed HR professionals. Yaruka, Yaranka Inc. HP https://yaruka-yaranka.co.jp/ Recommended for: ・People who are working hard on new graduate recruitment but aren't seeing results. ・People who think they are conscious of the "student perspective" but want to know the reality. ・People who want to get hints for reviewing their strategies from real voices on the ground. ■ Event Overview 【Theme】A New Graduate Recruitment Reflection Meeting for HR Who Don't Want to be Disliked by Universities and Students 【Date & Time】July 22, 2026 (Wed) 16:00 - 20:00 【Venue】NOVEL Osaka Head Office, 1F, 3-1-9 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 【Access】5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station 【Eligibility】 ・Those belonging to an HR department ・Those in an administrative department in charge of HR duties *The following individuals are not eligible to participate: ・Those not involved in HR duties ・Those in the HR industry └ Those belonging to an HR department can participate. However, sales activities, including introducing their own company's sales department, are prohibited. As a general rule, those who serve in both HR and sales roles are also not permitted. 【Participation Fee】Free *Optional social gathering available 【Content】 ▼ Part 1 HR × Yaruka, Yaranka. × Current Students An interactive talk session for all participants ▼ Part 2 An HR-only social gathering (students will also participate) We will provide drinks and food. Please relax and join us. ■ Application You can apply from this page ↗︎ *If applications exceed capacity, we may unfortunately have to decline some. ■ Inquiries by Phone 06-4708-6260 (NOVEL Osaka Head Office) ■Company Profile NOVEL Inc. Co-CEOs: Dong-jun Bae / Yuki Aoto Head Office: 1F, 3-1-9 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka Established: November 2016 Business: Recruitment support without "doping" / Operation of the HR networking event "Jinjiru-bu" URL: https://novel-group.co.jp/

FAQ

Are there any recruiting events for HR professionals in Osaka?

Yes, an HR networking event called 'Jinjiru-bu' will be held in Shinsaibashi on July 22nd. The theme is new graduate recruitment, and you can get direct feedback from current university students.

I'm struggling to understand students' perspectives in graduate recruitment. Any suggestions?

The 'Jinjiru-bu' event in Osaka on July 22nd features a session where current university students give honest feedback on HR recruiting activities, providing a great opportunity to hear their real voices.

Is there an opportunity to network with HR professionals from other companies in the Kansai region?

'Jinjiru-bu,' regularly held by NOVEL Inc., is an exclusive networking event for HR personnel. The next one is on July 22nd in Shinsaibashi and has a track record of over 200 participants.

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