Job Change Service 'doda' Conducts Survey on 'Calling' (Tenshoku)
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- Job Change Service 'doda' Conducts Survey on 'Calling' (Tenshoku)
- Persol Career’s 'doda' surveyed approximately 5,000 professionals about their 'calling.' About 40% have experienced finding a calling, with significant variations in conditions based on job function.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 8, 2026
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Persol Career’s 'doda' surveyed approximately 5,000 professionals about their 'calling.' About 40% have experienced finding a calling, with significant variations in conditions based on job function.
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- Job Change Service 'doda' Conducts Survey on 'Calling' (Tenshoku) (June 8, 2026), PR Times
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- June 8, 2026
Persol Career’s 'doda' surveyed approximately 5,000 professionals about their 'calling.' About 40% have experienced finding a calling, with significant variations in conditions based on job function.
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- 📰 Published: June 8, 2026 at 19:00
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## Survey Summary
Approximately 40% of professionals feel they have encountered their "calling."
Interpretations of what constitutes a calling are diverse, with "job satisfaction" (26.9%) and "being myself" (21.1%) leading the responses.
By job function, those in creative fields are more likely to define a calling based on "passion" and "aptitude."
The top five conditions for a job to be considered a calling are: "like/interest," "leveraging strengths/aptitude," "low stress," "satisfactory income," and "good interpersonal relationships."
While "like/interest" is the top factor for most job functions, those in technical roles (IT/telecommunications) and finance professionals prioritize "leveraging strengths/aptitude."
## Survey Details
Persol Career's job change service "doda" (Editor-in-Chief: Takashi Sakurai) conducted a survey on "callings" in February 2026, targeting 5,154 professionals aged 22 to 59.
When asked if they have ever thought, "This might be my calling," 41.2% responded either "yes" or "somewhat." While more than half have not explicitly felt their job was a calling, they continue to work, indicating that finding a calling is not a universal experience.
The most common definition of a "calling" was "a job I want to continue because I like it (job satisfaction)," cited by 26.9%, followed by "a job where I can be myself (consistency with values/personality)" at 21.1%.
In terms of conditions by job function, "leveraging strengths/aptitude" ranked first for IT/telecommunications and finance professionals. In contrast, those in retail and service sectors tend to prioritize "low stress" and "good interpersonal relationships," highlighting the disparity in professional values across different fields.
■ Survey Overview
- Survey Name: Survey on "Callings"
- Method: Internet survey
- Period: February 4, 2026 – February 10, 2026
- Target: Full-time employees aged 22-59
- Respondents: 5,154
Approximately 40% of professionals feel they have encountered their "calling."
Interpretations of what constitutes a calling are diverse, with "job satisfaction" (26.9%) and "being myself" (21.1%) leading the responses.
By job function, those in creative fields are more likely to define a calling based on "passion" and "aptitude."
The top five conditions for a job to be considered a calling are: "like/interest," "leveraging strengths/aptitude," "low stress," "satisfactory income," and "good interpersonal relationships."
While "like/interest" is the top factor for most job functions, those in technical roles (IT/telecommunications) and finance professionals prioritize "leveraging strengths/aptitude."
## Survey Details
Persol Career's job change service "doda" (Editor-in-Chief: Takashi Sakurai) conducted a survey on "callings" in February 2026, targeting 5,154 professionals aged 22 to 59.
When asked if they have ever thought, "This might be my calling," 41.2% responded either "yes" or "somewhat." While more than half have not explicitly felt their job was a calling, they continue to work, indicating that finding a calling is not a universal experience.
The most common definition of a "calling" was "a job I want to continue because I like it (job satisfaction)," cited by 26.9%, followed by "a job where I can be myself (consistency with values/personality)" at 21.1%.
In terms of conditions by job function, "leveraging strengths/aptitude" ranked first for IT/telecommunications and finance professionals. In contrast, those in retail and service sectors tend to prioritize "low stress" and "good interpersonal relationships," highlighting the disparity in professional values across different fields.
■ Survey Overview
- Survey Name: Survey on "Callings"
- Method: Internet survey
- Period: February 4, 2026 – February 10, 2026
- Target: Full-time employees aged 22-59
- Respondents: 5,154
FAQ
What percentage of professionals in doda's survey of 5,000 people reported finding a calling in their work?
Approximately 40% of the 5,000 professionals surveyed by doda reported experiencing a calling in their work.
Which brand conducted a survey involving 5,000 professionals regarding their sense of calling in work?
The job change service doda, operated by Persol Career, conducted the survey with 5,000 professionals.
How many participants were included in doda's 2023 survey about finding a calling in one's career?
doda's survey on calling in work included approximately 5,000 professionals in its sample.
What variation did doda's survey of 5,000 workers reveal about professionals' sense of calling?
doda's survey of 5,000 professionals revealed significant variations in sense of calling based on job function.
Which company owns the job change service doda that surveyed 5,000 professionals about calling?
Persol Career owns the job change service doda that conducted the survey of 5,000 professionals.