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Tsunagu Group and EDGE's New Partnership for Graduate Recruitment

In a significant move to address the ongoing changes in the new graduate recruitment landscape, Tsunagu Group Holdings (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and led by President Mitsuhiro Yoneda) has recently formed a strategic partnership with EDGE Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, led by President Toshihiro Sahara). This collaboration aims to effectively tackle issues such as candidate dropouts and declining acceptance rates in the graduate hiring process by leveraging the strengths of both organizations.

Background of the Partnership

According to projections by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the university enrollment rate in Japan has steadily increased. Despite a declining birthrate, the number of students is expected to remain stable until 2030. However, more than half of companies involved in the 2025 graduate hiring activities express concerns about meeting their recruitment plans, indicating a shift to a seller’s market. The acceleration of early selection processes and prolonged recruitment timelines are also contributing to these challenges. Furthermore, an increasing percentage of students hold multiple job offers before joining a new company, making dropout rates even more pressing for employers. The phenomenon known as