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The New Graduate Conference 2025: Focus on Recruitment's Next Steps

In an exciting collaboration, OneCareer, a leading provider of new graduate recruitment services based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is partnering with Benesse i-Career, which operates the Doda Campus new graduate offering. Scheduled for September 16 to 19, 2025, this online conference will focus on critical themes surrounding the evolution of recruitment in today’s job market.

This year marks the inaugural expansion of the conference, which previously drew over 1,500 participants in just two days during its February edition. To address the growing complexities of recruitment, the conference has now been extended to four days, allowing for a broader exploration of topics. The final day will spotlight five keynote speeches under the overarching theme of "the Next Steps in Recruitment."

Key Topics to be Addressed

During the keynote presentations, important areas will be discussed, including:

• - Progress in recruitment digital transformation (DX)
• - Enhancements to candidate experience (CX)
• - Strategies to prevent mismatches post-hire
• - Emerging skill sets necessary for recruiters

Each day's lineup will cover distinct themes, featuring insights from approximately 30 companies offering practical expertise in various aspects of recruitment.

Daily Themes:

• - Day 1 (September 16): Foundations of Talent Pools

Explore methods for building talent pools such as social networking and scouting, tailored approaches based on student demographics, among other strategies.

• - Day 2 (September 17): Evaluating Candidates and Retention

Focus on interview techniques, recruiter meetings, alumni visits, and follow-up strategies for accepted candidates.

• - Day 3 (September 18): Recruitment Design and Branding

Delve into recruitment analytics, defining talent requirements, and strengthening employer branding efforts.

• - Day 4 (September 19): The Next Step in Recruitment

Discuss innovations in recruitment, including the use of AI and initiatives to mitigate early resignations.

Event Overview

Event Title: New Graduate Conference 2025: Discussing and Reflecting on Recruitment
Organized by: OneCareer and Benesse i-Career
Date: September 16 (Tuesday) - September 19 (Friday), 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Format: Online streaming (registration required)
Target Audience: HR and recruitment professionals from companies and organizations
Participation Fee: Free
Registration Method: Register through the dedicated event site here.

Early Registration Benefits

Participants who register by August 31 will enjoy special perks including:

• - A survey report covering the recruitment status for the cohorts of 2026 and 2027 (White Paper)
• - An exclusive link to the archive video of special lectures from the previous conference.

About the Organizers

OneCareer, Inc.
OneCareer, founded in August 2015, aims to create careers tailored to individual needs. The platform offers various services that leverage comprehensive data to assist individuals and companies in their job selection process. The headquarters is located in Shibuya, Tokyo. For more details, visit OneCareer.

Benesse i-Career, Inc.
Established in April 2015, Benesse i-Career is a joint venture between Benesse Holdings and Persol Career. By merging the educational support sector of Benesse and the new graduate recruitment service from Persol, the company focuses on enhancing educational initiatives and recruitment solutions for university students. More information can be found on their website.

As the employment landscape continues to evolve, the New Graduate Conference 2025 promises to be a crucial event for HR professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in effectively navigating their recruiting strategies. Mark your calendars for this informative online event!