Key Collaboration Between jobMAKER and GIGABITE Enhances Recruitment Success

Introduction

In a notable development in the recruitment technology sector, Willbe Co., Ltd., based in Taito, Tokyo, has announced the integration of its job site building system, jobMAKER, with GIGABITE, one of Japan's largest job aggregation platforms operated by Galois. This collaboration aims to enhance the recruitment capabilities of companies leveraging modern technology for hiring.

The Recruitment Landscape in 2026

As we look ahead to the recruitment environment of 2026, Japan is grappling with the challenges posed by an aging population and a declining youth demographic. This situation has resulted in a persistently competitive job market characterized as a 'seller's market.' In response, many companies are striving to move away from dependence on traditional advertising and are bolstering their owned media—company-branded recruitment websites.

However, a major challenge that arises in managing these owned media is the aspect of attracting candidates. Even with an appealing site, organizations often find it difficult to reach potential job applicants due to the overwhelming presence of larger job boards and social media platforms.

Why Collaboration with GIGABITE is Beneficial

The partnership enables companies that utilize jobMAKER to post job listings on GIGABITE, which boasts significant traffic and outreach capabilities.

Extensive Reach to Younger Demographics

GIGABITE effectively targets younger job seekers through a variety of promotional channels, including TV commercials featuring popular personalities, online advertisements through platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, as well as transit advertising in Japan's extensive railway networks. With around 75% of its users aged 30 and under, GIGABITE excels at attracting talent that is often hard to reach through conventional means.

Leading Access Share in the Market

Recent reports from GMO Research & AI have confirmed that GIGABITE has maintained the number one spot in monthly user count and access share for 13 consecutive months in 2024. This indicates that listings on such a highly trafficked site can substantially improve the visibility of companies' job openings.

Efficient Application Fee Model

GIGABITE employs an auction-based application fee model, allowing companies to maximize their applicant count within a predetermined budget and achieving results based on performance. Organizations can set a price per application starting from 2,500 yen, thereby effectively managing costs while also maximizing their hiring efforts.

The Background of This Collaboration

With the growing emphasis on owned media in company recruitment strategies, the critical question becomes how to effectively pull in the right candidates. In light of this challenge, the seamless integration with GIGABITE—which attracts a vast number of younger users—provides an effective solution for organizations using jobMAKER.

Overview of the Collaboration

Through this new partnership, companies can easily post job listings managed on jobMAKER directly to GIGABITE. Interested customers wishing to initiate job listing integration are encouraged to express their interest by contacting the support team directly.

Automatic Updates via XML Feed

As a feature of this collaboration, job openings on jobMAKER will automatically be reflected on GIGABITE approximately once an hour, ensuring that job seekers have access to the latest information.

Unified Management of Applicant Data

Applications received through GIGABITE will automatically be integrated into jobMAKER’s management interface, streamlining the hiring process further.

Efficient Management Tool: Qope

Furthermore, companies can utilize Qope, an AI-powered tool designed for bid optimization, facilitating efficient management of recruitment operations aligned with target application costs.

Service Overview

jobMAKER is a comprehensive system offered by Willbe, equipped with advanced features for building and managing job site operations. Its purpose is to support companies in branding recruitment efforts and accelerating digital transformation in hiring.
On the other hand, GIGABITE features over 2 million job listings nationwide and is utilized by more than 10 million users, with around 75% being under 39 years old, making it a vital resource for recruiting a diverse range of talent across numerous industries.