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Introduction

WorCry, a company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has announced the launch of its innovative career support service titled 'AOHARU Internship', specifically designed for second-year college students starting from July 2026. This initiative aims to connect motivated first- and second-year students with potential employers through a long-term internship program, enhancing their career prospects from the early stages of their college education.

Company Background

WorCry has over ten years of experience in supporting graduate recruitment, and its CEO, Shuhei Suzuki, has identified common challenges faced by students in the job market. These issues include a lack of clear motivation for their desired careers, difficulties in envisioning their future workplaces, and choosing among various companies that often seem equally appealing. Such challenges can lead to job offer rejections and early turnover, a situation that stems not from a lack of ambition but from insufficient opportunities to contemplate career paths deeply.

On the employer side, companies, particularly large, semi-large, and mega venture firms, face difficulties in reaching students who are proactive in the autumn and winter internships. Moreover, there's a growing competition for talented students that could lead to a general decline in the quality of candidates available for hire. Thus, with rising recruitment costs and limited team resources, companies struggle to effectively design internship programs while also ensuring proper student follow-up.

Service Overview

The 'AOHARU Internship' service is designed to facilitate connections between companies and second-year students through engaging internships, ideally scheduled in the autumn and winter periods. The program features not only internships spanning one to two days but also continuous support from dedicated career advisors. This comprehensive assistance continues through the summer internships of the students' third year, the final selection rounds, and the acceptance of job offers.

The process aims to provide students with concrete working experiences early in their college years, allowing them to engage in a unique growth cycle that involves challenges, accomplishments, articulation of their experiences, and ultimately, enhancing their market value.

Steps in the Recruitment Funnel

• - Student Engagement: Targeting second-year students for autumn and winter internships.
• - Building Interest: Continuous follow-ups and regular meetings facilitated by dedicated career advisors.
• - Summer Internships: Offering priority access and ensuring a well-defined candidate pool.
• - Final Selection: Focusing recommendations on highly motivated candidates.
• - Job Offer Acceptance: Providing post-offer support.

Unique Features of the AOHARU Internship

1. Early Engagement: This service takes advantage of its focus on first- and second-year students to establish early connections with high-potential candidates before others do.
2. Selective Screening: Each student undergoes a mandatory interview, allowing for tailored placements based on company culture fit and specific requirements.
3. Flexible Planning Options: Companies can choose between results-based spot plans or year-round packages, tailored to their particular needs.
4. Optimizing Recruitment Costs: Unlike many vendors, WorCry positions itself as a partner that aids in maximizing recruitment return on investment across all college years.

The Future of AOHARU Internship

WorCry's vision is to transform early career experiences into skills that can be replicated in the labor market. As they continue to develop the AOHARU initiative, they aim to help solve recruitment challenges for businesses while enabling students to select career paths that align with their aspirations.

For those interested in learning more about the AOHARU Internship and how it can benefit both students and employers, please visit the official website: AOHARU Internship.

About WorCry

Company Name: WorCry Inc.
Location: 39th Floor, Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Tokyo
CEO: Shuhei Suzuki
Services: Specializes in long-term internship referrals for first- and second-year college students through 'AOHARU Internship' and offers HR solutions for recruitment and organizational development through 'AOHARU HR'.
Website: WorCry