[Shukatsu-Kaigi x HR Research Institute] March 2027 Graduate Job Hunting Trend Survey: Second Report
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- [Shukatsu-Kaigi x HR Research Institute] March 2027 Graduate Job Hunting Trend Survey: Second Report
- Shukatsu-Kaigi and the HR Research Institute conducted a joint survey on job hunting and career awareness among 2027 graduates. The report highlights changes in student awareness, including a strong emphasis on 'job content' and growing support for 'job-based hiring' among science students.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 20, 2026
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Shukatsu-Kaigi and the HR Research Institute conducted a joint survey on job hunting and career awareness among 2027 graduates. The report highlights changes in student awareness, including a strong emphasis on 'job content' and growing support for 'job-based hiring' among science students.
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- [Shukatsu-Kaigi x HR Research Institute] March 2027 Graduate Job Hunting Trend Survey: Second Report (May 20, 2026), PR Times
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- May 20, 2026
Shukatsu-Kaigi and the HR Research Institute conducted a joint survey on job hunting and career awareness among 2027 graduates. The report highlights changes in student awareness, including a strong emphasis on 'job content' and growing support for 'job-based hiring' among science students.
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## Survey Report: Job Hunting Trends for 2027 Graduates (March), Second Report
Shukatsu-Kaigi Co., Ltd., a group company of Port Inc., in collaboration with the HR Research Institute operated by ProFuture, Inc., conducted a questionnaire survey on job hunting and career awareness among students graduating in 2027 as of early March 2026.
In the spring of 2026, corporate graduate recruitment activities are becoming increasingly accelerated and diversified, forcing 2027 graduates to engage in job hunting with a greater sense of urgency. This report is the second in the series and focuses on the results regarding 'career awareness.'
### Key Findings
- Students prioritize 'attractiveness of the job and company.' About half of science students prioritize 'job content,' while humanities students show interest in stability.
- Preference for large corporations remains at a high level among 2027 graduates, particularly notable among science students and those from top-tier universities.
- Over half of both humanities and science students accept the idea of job-switching. Science and national university students show relatively higher retention-oriented sentiments.
- Science students show a distinct preference for jobs that utilize their expertise, while humanities students tend to value generalizable skills.
- Over 60% of students have experience with career education. Differences in career plans exist based on whether students have had such experience.
- Anxiety regarding career planning is slightly higher among humanities students.
- Support for job-based hiring has expanded rapidly among science students, with growing expectations for compensation aligned with expertise.
### Survey Overview
- Survey Name: [Shukatsu-Kaigi x HR Research Institute] March 2027 Graduate Job Hunting Trend Survey
- Survey Conducted by: HR Research Institute (ProFuture, Inc.) and Shukatsu-Kaigi (Shukatsu-Kaigi Co., Ltd.)
- Period: March 5–16, 2026
- Method: Web-based survey
- Target: Shukatsu-Kaigi members job-hunting for 2027 entry
- Valid Responses: 283
Shukatsu-Kaigi Co., Ltd., a group company of Port Inc., in collaboration with the HR Research Institute operated by ProFuture, Inc., conducted a questionnaire survey on job hunting and career awareness among students graduating in 2027 as of early March 2026.
In the spring of 2026, corporate graduate recruitment activities are becoming increasingly accelerated and diversified, forcing 2027 graduates to engage in job hunting with a greater sense of urgency. This report is the second in the series and focuses on the results regarding 'career awareness.'
### Key Findings
- Students prioritize 'attractiveness of the job and company.' About half of science students prioritize 'job content,' while humanities students show interest in stability.
- Preference for large corporations remains at a high level among 2027 graduates, particularly notable among science students and those from top-tier universities.
- Over half of both humanities and science students accept the idea of job-switching. Science and national university students show relatively higher retention-oriented sentiments.
- Science students show a distinct preference for jobs that utilize their expertise, while humanities students tend to value generalizable skills.
- Over 60% of students have experience with career education. Differences in career plans exist based on whether students have had such experience.
- Anxiety regarding career planning is slightly higher among humanities students.
- Support for job-based hiring has expanded rapidly among science students, with growing expectations for compensation aligned with expertise.
### Survey Overview
- Survey Name: [Shukatsu-Kaigi x HR Research Institute] March 2027 Graduate Job Hunting Trend Survey
- Survey Conducted by: HR Research Institute (ProFuture, Inc.) and Shukatsu-Kaigi (Shukatsu-Kaigi Co., Ltd.)
- Period: March 5–16, 2026
- Method: Web-based survey
- Target: Shukatsu-Kaigi members job-hunting for 2027 entry
- Valid Responses: 283
FAQ
What do science students prioritize in their 2027 job search?
About half of the science students prioritize 'job content' and are actively looking for roles where they can utilize their expertise.
Is there a difference in career awareness between humanities and science students?
Science students significantly prioritize expertise, while humanities students tend to value stability and report slightly higher levels of anxiety.
What was the response to job-based hiring in this survey?
Support for job-based hiring has expanded rapidly, especially among science students, reflecting expectations for compensation based on expertise.