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SEKAIA to Offer Free Online Seminar on AI-Era Job Recruitment

On August 6, 2026, SEKAIA Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, will host a free online seminar titled "How is New Graduate Recruitment Changing in the AI Era?" aimed at university students and their parents. This event, scheduled from 19:00 to 20:00, seeks to provide insights into the latest trends in new graduate recruitment and practical tips for building a satisfying first career amid the advancements in artificial intelligence.

Background of the Seminar

The recent job offer acceptance rate for university graduates has been exceptionally high, maintaining around 98% for the 2025 academic year. However, challenges arise as the expansion of AI applications and shifts in business structures highlight a noticeable polarization in hiring needs across different industries and job categories. SEKAIA regularly receives inquiries from students and parents about uncertainties related to the evolving recruitment landscape:

• - Concerns about potential job losses due to AI.
• - Doubts about the effectiveness of traditional job search strategies.
• - Questions regarding the value of study abroad experiences in the new graduate recruitment process.

In response, SEKAIA has recognized the need to support fundamental career choices that transcend mere job offers, urging individuals to reflect on the environments and skills they wish to cultivate.

Featured Speakers

Speaker: Ryuji Terada
Career Advising Manager
Having studied soccer in the UK during high school, Dr. Terada returned to Japan to pursue higher education and has since accumulated extensive experience in various fields including business development, human resources consulting, investment activities, and entrepreneurship. He currently embraces multiple roles as a parallel worker:

• - Entrepreneur
• - Employee at a recruitment firm
• - Advisor for large corporations
• - University lecturer
• - Angel investor

Dr. Terada stands out as one of the few professionals with insights from the perspectives of employers, employees, and entrepreneurs. His guiding principle is to encourage individuals to broaden their views on career options beyond mere employment, helping them to think critically about their lives and careers through SEKAIA’s support.

Moderator: Aya Sunaga
Director at SEKAIA, Specializing in Study Abroad and Career Support
Dr. Sunaga addresses daily inquiries from students and parents regarding prevalent concerns in job hunting, particularly focused on:

• - Anxieties about job hunting in the AI age
• - How to leverage study abroad experiences
• - Building a global career

This seminar focuses on systematically addressing the questions and fears raised by participants.

Key Benefits of Attending the Seminar

1. Latest Trends in New Graduate Recruitment: Gain insights into how the hiring landscape is evolving and the essential points to understand today.
2. Skills Valued by Companies for New Graduates: Know which skills are less likely to be automated by AI and the perspectives businesses appreciate.
3. Thoughts on a Meaningful First Career: Learn how to design a career that suits you, rather than just aiming for a position in a renowned company.
4. Mini Self-Analysis Workshop (Planned): Through interactive moments in the seminar, participants can reflect on their job-hunting and career axes.
5. Opportunity for Individual Consultations with Experts: Following the seminar, personalized consultations will be available as needed.

Recommended Audience

This seminar is especially beneficial for:

• - Students wishing to understand the realities of current new graduate recruitment before starting their job search.
• - Those feeling anxious about their future in an AI-driven world.
• - Students who sense urgency as their peers begin job hunting.
• - Individuals wanting to select a satisfying first career, not just any offer.
• - Students hoping to clarify their self-analysis and company selection thought processes.
• - Parents looking to comprehend current market sentiments regarding their children's career paths.

Seminar Details

• - Title: How is New Graduate Recruitment Changing in the AI Era?
• - Date and Time: August 6, 2026 (Thursday) 19:00 - 20:00
• - Format: Online (Participation via smartphone is also possible)
• - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Target Audience: University students and parents
• - Registration: Please register via the following link:

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Upon registration, a participation link will be sent to the registered email address.

About SEKAIA Inc.

For over 35 years, SEKAIA has strived to provide Life-Changing Experiences, operating on the frontline of global human resource development.

Achievements Summary

• - More than 19,000 participants in study abroad programs (as of 2025).
• - Cumulative total of 6,200 graduates from the IBP business studies program.
• - Cumulative total of 3,300 high school study abroad graduates.
• - Over 30 partner universities, including all eight universities from Australia’s Group of Eight.

Alumni Success

Our alumni excel across various fields worldwide, including:

• - Entrepreneurs like Shogo Okada, Founder of Progrit, Kazunari Taguchi, Founder of Borderless Japan, Kohei Nagauchi, CEO of Youseful Inc., and Yuya Yoshida, CEO of HARTi.
• - A variety of roles in significant Japanese corporations, multinational companies, consulting, and IT sectors.

Comprehensive Career Support

SEKAIA emphasizes that study abroad should not be seen as an endpoint but as a stepping stone for future careers. For this reason, we offer a comprehensive support system encompassing:

• - Pre-departure consultations
• - In-program support
• - Post-study job placement assistance
• - Long-term career consultation

Company Overview

• - Name: SEKAIA Inc.
• - Representative: Yasuo Sone, President and CEO
• - Location: 1-11-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002, Hyuric Shibuya Bitake-dori Building 6th Floor
• - Founded: April 1988
• - Business Activities:

- Support for overseas university and graduate school admissions
- Business study abroad (IBP)
- High school study abroad
- Global human resources training for corporations
- Support for educational migration to Malaysia
- Inbound education and training initiatives for visiting foreigners

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Contact for Inquiries

For any inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
SEKAIA Inc.
Public Relations Department
TEL: 03-6434-1315
Email: [email protected]