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circusAGENT Surpasses 120,000 Job Listings With New Features

In a significant development, circusAGENT, a leading talent introduction platform operated by circus Inc., has recently reached a major milestone, surpassing 121,000 job listings as of April 7, 2026. This accomplishment makes it one of the largest job recruitment platforms in Japan. As part of this growth, the company has rolled out several updated features aimed at improving the efficiency of agents and enhancing the precision of job matches for applicants.

Background of the Update

The current labor market in Japan is characterized by a persistent shortage of workers, leading to what is commonly referred to as a 'job seekers' market.' This has resulted in companies increasingly adopting policies to hire inexperienced talent and allowing career transitions across different industries and job types. Furthermore, the expansion of discretionary work systems has introduced a new level of flexibility in work styles. However, there is also a noticeable trend toward a 'return to the office,' with several companies emphasizing the importance of in-person communication.

To keep pace with these evolving workplace expectations, circusAGENT has always offered a variety of avenues for job listing searches. Nevertheless, the recent updates were made to accommodate the increasingly diverse work style preferences of job seekers. With new, more refined search functionalities, agents can now provide high-quality suggestions that align with the specific needs of applicants while minimizing the time spent on job searches.

Overview of New Features

The recent update introduces three fundamental enhancements to the job search functionality:

1. Precise Location Searches

Job seekers can now search by specific cities and wards instead of being limited to prefectures. This new feature includes options to select all 23 Wards of Tokyo or designated cities, allowing for rapid and targeted matching that aligns closely with the job seeker's residential area.

2. Enhanced Search by Work Style

With a focus on positions in engineering and other fields, circusAGENT has upgraded the capability for job seekers to filter jobs by preferred work environments (in-house or client-facing). This enhancement aims to prevent mismatches and support higher retention rates by aligning candidates with the work style that suits their career aspirations.

3. Matching Based on Specific Work Hours

Job seekers can now specify precise start and end times for job searches (e.g., starting at 10:00 AM and concluding at 5:00 PM). This allows for the consideration of requests like staggered work hours and balancing job responsibilities with family care, ultimately ensuring that applicants find jobs that fit into their personal lives seamlessly.

What is circusAGENT?

circusAGENT is a B2B platform designed to streamline interactions between hiring companies and recruitment agents. By posting job openings on this platform, companies can efficiently manage multiple introduction requests to registered agents. Agents, in turn, can utilize the job database without investing excessive time in job discovery, allowing them to make optimal proposals suited to each applicant's skills and qualifications. As of the latest data, approximately 1,800 agents are registered on the platform, which currently lists 121,172 openings.

About circus Inc.

Founded in July 2017 and headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, circus Inc. operates with the mission of ‘Together, finding the correct answers in HR,’ tackling structural challenges in HR through the integration of technology and human support. Apart from circusAGENT, the company offers a range of products aimed at solving HR challenges, including the HR support SaaS ‘circusHR β,’ the career matching service ‘転職AGENT Navi,’ and a CV/resume creation service ‘ととのう応募書類.’ With its extensive data infrastructure, user-centric design, and dedicated support style, circus Inc. envisions a society where individuals and organizations can make ‘regret-free decisions’ in hiring and management.

For more information, visit the circusAGENT special site.

Location: 1-13-1, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031
CEO: Takashi Yabe
Established: July 2017
Capital: 29,560,000 yen (including capital reserve)
Business: HR Tech, platform development, talent acquisition services