[Interview Reality Survey Report] PORT Career, a job hunting product, releases results of a 25-item survey on "Interview Criteria That Determine Pass/Fail" as told by 71 recruitment professionals

"PORT Career," a career support product for job seekers (PORT Inc., Representative Director and CEO: Hirofumi Kasuga, Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company"), has conducted a "Survey on the Reality of Job Interviewing" targeting 71 career advisors who are on the front lines of recruitment every day.

We are releasing a full 25-item survey report covering the most important points in interviews from the perspective of recruitment support professionals, as well as the primary reasons for rejection.

PORT Career Official Website: https://www.theport.jp/portcareer/

■ Survey Results (Partial Introduction)

1. Evaluation criteria change by interview phase! First interviews focus on "first impressions and communication skills," while final interviews focus on "determination to join the company."

When asked about the most important points at each interview phase, it became clear that the interviewer's perspective shifts significantly depending on the selection stage.

In the first interview, basic conversational skills such as "first impressions (76.1%)" and "smooth communication (74.6%)" are prioritized. In contrast, the focus shifts to aptitude for practical work and the organization in the second interview, with "potential/growth (52.1%)" and "compatibility with team members (49.3%)."

What are the most important points in a first interview? (Select up to 3)

What are the most important points in a second interview? (Select up to 3)

Furthermore, in the final interview (with presidents or executives), "determination and seriousness about joining the company" was the overwhelming top choice at 78.9%, followed by "empathy with management philosophy and mission (53.5%)."