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Japanese corporate salary and recruitment trends

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Data from Tokyo Shoko Research indicates that the average annual salary for 3,123 listed companies in Japan has increased by 4.0%, reaching 7,787,744 yen. Hulic recorded the highest average salary at 22,954,000 yen, while the construction industry became the highest-paying sector with an average of 9,535,000 yen. Labor market trends show a shift in recruitment timing for the class of 2027, as companies move interview processes and informal job offers earlier in the year, making December a peak period. Additionally, student sentiment regarding employment shows that 50.4% of 2028 graduates cite earning money as their primary motivation, even as interest in specific companies declines. Recent findings expand on these shifts in corporate engagement and student decision-making. The Tokyo Stock Exchange reported that 75% of surveyed companies find dialogue with institutional investors meaningful, noting that such interactions often lead to improved disclosure and governance. Regarding employee motivation, a Mynavi survey indicates that approximately 32.3% of employees engage in ‘oshi-katsu’ (fan activities), with 62.8% stating it motivates their work. Financial pressures continue to shape career choices. Mynavi found that 30% of students using scholarships are influenced by repayment burdens when choosing employers, often prioritizing starting salaries. Furthermore, a survey by Seeds & Growth revealed that 72.9% of recent graduates perceive corporate information as being presented “more favorably than reality,” leading over 80% to seek third-party perspectives to assist in their decision-making.

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