Kikagaku Earns Gold at the Wantedly Awards 2025 in SCOUT CRAFT Category

Kikagaku's Remarkable Achievement at the Wantedly Awards 2025

Kikagaku, a pioneering company in AI and data science, has once again made headlines by clinching the prestigious Gold award in the SCOUT CRAFT category at the Wantedly Awards 2025. This annual event, organized by Wantedly, took place on September 25, 2025, at EBiS303, celebrating outstanding efforts within the year across different categories such as TEAM OF THE YEAR, CRAFT CATEGORY, and EPISODE CATEGORY. The SCOUT CRAFT category specifically recognizes the effectiveness of scouting processes, evaluating aspects such as response rates, story development, and candidate outreach strategies.

The SCOUT CRAFT award is a significant recognition for Kikagaku, especially as this marks the second consecutive year they have received the Gold distinction in this category. Two primary factors contributed to this achievement: first, the ability to send over 100 scout messages each month, and second, maintaining an impressive average response rate of over 21%. During the awards ceremony, Kikagaku also showcased their expert scouting techniques through a five-minute lightning talk (LT), where they shared insights and strategies that have led to their success.

The 3S Scouting Approach

In the LT presentation, Kikagaku introduced their candidate-centered scouting method called the “3S Scouting” approach—Short, Simple, and Straight—which has proven crucial for improving response rates. This approach is defined as follows:

- Short: Messages are kept concise, ideally under 800 characters, making them easily digestible in one scroll (practical implementation is around 550-600 characters).
- Simple: Clear calls to action guide candidates on their next steps.
- Straight: The reasons for scouting candidates are communicated clearly, focusing on what the candidates aspire to do in the future.

By refining the way they articulate scouting reasons, Kikagaku successfully increased response rates from 21% to over 30% for specific job types. Additionally, the integration of generative AI has improved message quality while significantly reducing the time taken to create these communications.

Future Initiatives

Kikagaku aims to further strengthen its operations with a focus on bridging the gap between candidates’ aspirations and the company's goals. This will involve providing clearer and more transparent information throughout the entire scouting process—from initial outreach to casual interviews and formal selections. By establishing efficient operational rules and judiciously utilizing generative AI, Kikagaku is committed to maintaining high standards for both the quality and efficiency of their scouting efforts.

About Kikagaku

Founded on the mission to unlock human potential through essential education, Kikagaku supports companies in their digital transformation journeys by leveraging expertise in AI and data science. They offer comprehensive services, including problem-based learning (PBL) training, human resource requirement definitions, development roadmaps, assessments, and skill visualization. Besides their education sector, Kikagaku also engages in commissioned AI model development, consulting, operating schools for working adults, and facilitating talent matching.

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