Re-grit Partners Celebrates Remarkable Rise in University Career Rankings

Re-grit Partners Achieves Top Ranking in Career Services

Recently, Re-grit Partners, a consulting firm established in 2017, made headlines for its impressive rise in the 2025 career company rankings for students of the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. According to the data released by ONE CAREER, a popular job-hunting website, the firm ranked 47th overall and 16th in the consulting and think tank sector. This leap from 108th place in the previous year to the TOP 50 is indeed a noteworthy achievement, signaling a marked increase in interest from students towards the firm.

Understanding the ONE CAREER Rankings

The ONE CAREER rankings are based on the interests of students enrolled in Japan's most prestigious universities, namely the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. Since its launch in 2016, this ranking has garnered attention from students, businesses, and media outlets alike, serving as a reliable indicator of corporate attractiveness in light of current industry trends.

By securing a spot within the top 50 across all sectors and ranking as high as 16th in the consulting field, Re-grit Partners showcases its notable influence as a venture company. This achievement reflects the increasing importance students place on meaningful career choices and makes the firm a symbol of the evolving landscape of job hunting.

Survey Overview

As detailed in the official press release from ONE CAREER, the rankings were derived from the user data collected on May 19, 2025. The survey targeted undergraduate and graduate students from the mentioned universities who anticipate graduating in March 2027. Data was compiled based on the number of favorites accumulated on company pages on the ONE CAREER platform, with a total of 2,165 valid respondents.

Re-grit Partners' Commitment to Job-Hunting Reform

Re-grit Partners is dedicated to reshaping the hiring process, inspired by the theme of “transforming job hunting” within society. The firm aims not merely to attract a pool of candidates but rather to provide substantial value starting from “what is best for students”. One core element of their strategy is creating opportunities for students to confront essential questions such as “Who am I?” and “How do I want to work?” instead of solely promoting the company itself.

To aid students in experiencing growth within a short time frame, Re-grit Partners has launched various hands-on programs, including seminars on self-analysis and career strategy design, as well as internship opportunities. Their efforts have led to a tenfold increase in participation from students compared to the previous year for those graduating in 2025. Consequently, they have been recognized with the GOLD award at the “ONE CAREER Job Hunting Review Awards” for two consecutive years for the quality of their selection experiences.

The firm emphasizes that it is not about how they present themselves but rather how much they can support each student’s growth. This philosophy aligns with the deep, intrinsic approach cultivated through their client support endeavors. Through hiring processes, they not only assist individual students in shaping their futures but also question and revolutionize the entire job-hunting landscape.

Insights from the Recruitment Boss, Teru Takao

The recruitment director, Teru Takao, shares his thoughts: “We view hiring not merely as a space to judge people but as a platform for delivering value to society. We want to challenge traditional job-hunting norms, offering students a chance to discover their core values while experiencing meaningful growth, even in brief interactions. The surge in student participation this year reflects the resonance our approach has created with them.

Our journey has been filled with continuous learning, consistently approaching our students with the same seriousness we apply when engaging with clients. Moving forward, we aspire to promote a culture that encourages ‘job-seeking activities’ rather than just ‘employment activities’, supporting conscientious choices in career paths.”

About Re-grit Partners

Founded in 2017 by professionals from diverse backgrounds, Re-grit Partners aims to serve as a “CxO firm,” aspiring to cultivate key business leaders from both clients and within the company. With approximately 450 employees in only eight years, Re-grit Partners has been named the number one consulting firm in Japan for three consecutive years in the Management Consulting category of the Financial Times and Statista “High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific” ranking. Their scope of operations spans multiple domains including promoting digital transformations, improving business processes, constructing new ventures, and reforming human resources, maintaining a 100% prime transaction rate. The firm has executed over 800 projects, serving major clients with average sales of over 700 billion yen.