Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Mr. Takagi from Craft Bank Office wrote about current hiring trends among young people, so,
I'm sharing this in the hope that it will be helpful to everyone.
https://t.co/vFq7yUQNEt
I interviewed the career guidance office at a technical high school, and that’s actually the case.If we use the job-to-applicant ratio—the number of job offers per student—as a measure, the ratio is 20 to 1 for technical high school students, 30 to 100 for students at National Colleges of Technology, and less than 1 to 1 even for graduates of private liberal arts universities in the MARCH tier.
In other words, industrial high schools have an employment rate 11 times higher than that of private high schools and liberal arts high schools… https://t.co/yjJAqzNcFG— Kenji Takagi, Director of Craft Bank Research Institute (@TKG_CraftBank) February 14, 2025
I think the current employment rate in the industrial sector is the highest it's ever been.
The competition is even fiercer than it was when I graduated from high school.
I think the enrollment at Kagoshima Commercial High School, where I graduated, was nearly double what it was back then.
At that time, the employment rate was over 100 percent.
Back then, there was no shortage of job offers, but things are on a whole different level now.
As Mr. Takagi says, it's on a whole other level.
It’s always been the case that big companies snap up the best young talent before anyone else gets a chance, lol.
Opportunities for small companies like ours will come later.
Even if young people rush to join major companies, there are plenty of people who just can’t cut it there. (Like me, lol.)
It's tough for big companies, isn't it?
I know this might sound harsh, but there are just a ridiculous number of internal documents, lol.
What do you think of management that’s so desperate to protect the company that it tends to neglect the actual operations right in front of them? lol
Some people get fed up with that and become craftsmen, others become freelance directors, and still others want to work on-site at small and medium-sized companies.
People are leaving major companies for various reasons.
You could say that today’s world offers that much more freedom.
However, the salary structure and the extent of social security benefits cannot keep up with the pace of change in this era.
It almost feels like social security is the only thing that’s racing ahead...
The Pros and Cons of Large Companies and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Separately
Pros and Cons of Working for a Major Construction Company
Benefits
- Stability: Strong financial foundation and low risk of bankruptcy
- Attractive Compensation Package: Competitive salary and benefits
- Environment for Skill Development: A well-established training program is in place
- Large-scale projectsThere are many opportunities to be involved in this field (urban development, infrastructure development, etc.)
- Brand recognition: An advantage when changing jobs or advancing your career
- Adoption of the Latest Technologyis fast
Disadvantages
- They often specialize in specific aspects of their work(Prone to specialization)
- Slow decision-making(Because the organization is large, the approval process takes a long time.)
- Frequent job transfers and relocations(May be required to relocate nationwide)
- There is little room for individual discretion(It's hard to get your opinions heard until you hold a position of authority.)
- Competition is fierce(Promotions and evaluations are strict)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Small and Medium-Sized Construction Companies
Benefits
- You can gain diverse work experience(Responsible for a wide range of duties, including construction management, sales, and design)
- A high degree of discretion(Even young employees can easily get their ideas accepted)
- A warm and welcoming work environmentThere are many people, and the relationships are close
- Community-Based WorkThere are many (few job transfers)
- Flexible Work Arrangementsmay be possible in some cases
Disadvantages
- Limited Salary and Benefits(Bonus and retirement benefit plans may be limited in some cases)
- High risk of bankruptcy(Susceptible to fluctuations in the economy and order volumes)
- The education system is often underdeveloped
- Limited access to the latest technology(Low capital expenditure)
- There are few large-scale projects
People Suited for Major Construction Companies
- Preference for StabilityPeople who are strong
- People who want to hone their skills in a specific field
- People who want to be involved in large-scale projects
- People who are confident in their ability to compete(People who prioritize promotions and performance evaluations)
- People who are eager to work throughout Japan or abroad
People Suited for Small and Medium-Sized Construction Companies
- People who want to gain experience in a wide range of tasks
- People who value community-oriented work
- People who want to exercise their own judgment
- People who value relationships
- People for whom a job transfer is difficult(Family circumstances, etc.)
It’s easier to understand when you put it into words, isn’t it?
How can we address the areas that are both our strengths and our weaknesses?
That’s basically just developing your strengths until your weaknesses are no longer visible, isn’t it? lol
Small and medium-sized businesses don't have time to address their weaknesses.
Keep making our strengths even stronger!
It's important to keep refining it further and further.
If young people notice that unique aspect, there’s a chance they might apply for a job there.
That said, a minimum salary and benefits are a must for everyone, though lol.
Let's really showcase our company's strengths!!
This has been a tough year, but let's keep up our recruitment efforts!!
See you later.
