Revolutionizing Recruitment: KIKKAKE CAREER STAGE Launches to Engage Candidates

Introduction to KIKKAKE CAREER STAGE

In an effort to innovate the recruitment process, KIKKAKE CREATION has unveiled its new product, KIKKAKE CAREER STAGE. This initiative is designed to create an engaging experience for candidates before they enter the selection process. By integrating entertainment with hiring, KIKKAKE is aiming to cultivate fans for companies even before job seekers apply.

The project will host a live talk session followed by a 1-day selection event in collaboration with Quants Consulting, slated for September 12, 2026. The event features former TBS announcer Risa Unai as a guest speaker, providing insights into the IT and digital transformation sector.

The Need for Innovative Recruitment

According to projections from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan will encounter a shortage of approximately 790,000 IT professionals by 2030. In today's competitive landscape, simply sending scout emails or job postings is no longer enough to attract top engineering talent. Prospective candidates are overwhelmed with information, and making decisions based solely on labor conditions is insufficient.

KIKKAKE CREATION has previously supported the IT and digital transformation hiring processes for major enterprises such as Itochu Techno-Solutions and Tokyo Electron Device via its KIKKAKE Talent OS. Through these efforts, they discovered a significant gap: candidates lack opportunities to connect emotionally with potential employers before the hiring process begins. Even though the number of interactions has increased, the resonance needed to stimulate acceptance rates hasn’t followed.

What is KIKKAKE CAREER STAGE?

KIKKAKE CAREER STAGE integrates celebrity participation with recruitment in a manner that not only informs but also excites and engages candidates. By creating a program that combines engaging talk sessions with recruitment activities, they aim to foster a sense of affinity between candidates and employers.

The process includes:

1. Guest Talk Sessions: Featuring well-known personalities to discuss the company culture, working style, and real experiences of the workplace. The first session will focus on “Communication Skills in the Age of AI,” examining vital traits for modern consultants.

2. Content Creation: In addition to the live event, further media coverage will be orchestrated through internal publications and news articles, allowing insights to persist as long-term recruitment assets.

3. One-Day Selection Process: Candidates will enter the selection phase with enhanced understanding and empathy towards the organization, aiming to optimize both matching quality and post-offer satisfaction.

On the event day, a live talk session will occur from 11:00 to 11:45 AM, followed by the Quants Consulting online interviews from noon onwards, with simultaneous guest interviews.

About the Event Partner: Quants Consulting

The first edition of KIKKAKE CAREER STAGE will collaborate with Quants Consulting, a subsidiary of Quants Research Holdings, which is listed on the Tokyo Prime. Founded in October 2023, Quants Consulting is a comprehensive consulting firm specializing in strategic IT, digital transformation, and operational improvement, boasting a team of seasoned professionals from prominent companies.

Featured Speaker: Risa Unai

Risa Unai, a former TBS announcer, brings a unique perspective to the conversation by probing the essential communication skills required for consultants in today’s landscape. Her experiences and insights could help engineers enhance their communication capabilities, ultimately influencing their decision-making processes during recruitment.

Industry Commentary

According to Wataru Aokawa, Recruiting Manager at Quants Consulting, as the industry advances, it is crucial to focus on high-level communication and client relationship-building rather than relying solely on logic and technology. The upcoming event aims not just to address the current demands of AI-driven efficiency but also to emphasize the human elements that remain indispensable in consulting roles.

Similarly, KIKKAKE CREATION’s CEO, Kazuto Kawashima, envisions a reinvention of hiring communication, moving away from bland recruitment strategies. His organization is committed to creating entertaining and engaging hiring experiences that allow potential candidates to become fans of the companies they are applying to.

Future Prospects

KIKKAKE CAREER STAGE is already gaining traction among prominent enterprises, and the initial collaboration with Quants is just the beginning. Plans are in place to expand this engaging recruitment model across various industries and job functions, ensuring sustained interest from potential employees. Additionally, leveraging social media, web advertising, and internal promotions will fortify the reach of these events, creating engaging content that resonates long after the initial interaction.

Through building connections from these entertainment-focused sessions to ongoing engagement strategies via KIKKAKE Talent OS, KIKKAKE CREATION is defining a new standard in recruitment communications. By addressing the recruitment process’s emotional aspects, they aim to foster genuine connections that can last beyond job offers.