[28th Graduating Class Eligible] Eliminating Economic Disparities in Job Hunting - "Caricuru" Free Rental Service for Recruitment Suits Launches Third Campaign

CMind Career Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Hikaru Kondo) has launched the third phase of its free recruitment suit rental service, "Caricuru," which now includes students graduating in 2028. The campaign began on July 1st.

Previously, the service was only available to students graduating in 2027. With this new campaign, students graduating in 2028 are now also eligible. The first 500 applicants can rent recruitment suits with no additional charges until their job hunting activities conclude.

Service Overview | Lightening Students' Financial Burden with Free Suit Rentals

Caricuru is a free suit rental service that began in October 2018. It addresses the challenge students face in having to purchase recruitment suits, which are typically worn for a limited period, despite the current norm of requiring suits for job interviews.

While recruitment suits are generally purchased, Caricuru partners with "SUIT SELECT" to offer suit rentals at approximately 170 stores nationwide. The service is funded by corporate sponsorships and advertising fees, meaning once a student rents a suit for free, there are no further charges until their job search ends.

The inspiration for this service came from a casual remark by an employee who felt it was a waste to have bought a suit for job hunting that was only worn once at the entrance ceremony. This initiative, born from that sentiment, has gained support from many students, with over 85,000 students using the service in approximately six years since its launch.

With the philosophy that "job hunting should be a 'flat' playing field, unaffected by circumstances," Caricuru aims to continue creating opportunities for more companies and students to connect through its free rental system, working towards eliminating disparities in the job hunting process.

Background for Starting Acceptance of Applications from 28th Graduating Class Students

In this third phase of the free suit rental campaign, including students graduating in 2028 as eligible recipients aims to support students who begin their job hunting activities early.

Recent job hunting trends show a lengthening process due to the normalization of internships and the earlier start of recruitment activities. Meanwhile, the impact of rising prices has increased costs associated with job hunting, such as transportation, accommodation, and grooming expenses. Students from rural areas, who often incur higher transportation costs, tend to face a greater burden.

Source: Shushoku Mirai Kenkyujo (*1), Mynavi Gakusei no Madoguchi (*2)

Ideally, job hunting should be an evaluation based on each student's abilities and potential. However, economic circumstances create disparities in the funds available for job hunting, which often leads to differences in activity levels and choices.

Caricuru has been operating with the goal of alleviating these structural burdens and creating an environment where students can focus on their job search regardless of their economic situation. By including students graduating in 2028 in this initiative, we aim to reach even more students.

*1: Shushoku Mirai Kenkyujo "[2024 Graduating Class Job Hunting TOPIC] Job Hunting Costs Are Increasing; Increased In-Person Interviews Have an Impact" https://shushokumirai.recruit.co.jp/research_article_topics/20230831001/

*2: Mynavi Gakusei no Madoguchi "[Job Hunting Costs Are Serious] Transportation and Accommodation Costs Are Increasing... Burden for Students in Hokkaido and Tohoku Increased by 'Over 40,000 Yen'"

https://gakumado.mynavi.jp/gmd/articles/81173

Comment from "Caricuru" Operator

While many job hunting support services focus solely on selection preparation, students face "invisible burdens" related to the reality of "what costs how much." Suit expenses, photo costs, transportation fees... each may seem small, but they add up to a significant burden.

Among these, the cost of recruitment suits is particularly high, accounting for up to 40% of job hunting expenses for some students. In our interactions with many students, we have frequently heard concerns like "the cost of buying a suit was a burden" and "I want to proceed with job hunting while minimizing expenses."

A simple question arose from our own employees who are now working adults: "Is it really necessary to pay tens of thousands of yen for a suit that will only be worn for a few years?" This led to the creation of "Caricuru."

We are delighted that with the inclusion of students graduating in 2028, we can now offer this service to an even wider audience. We want students to spend every second they can focusing on themselves, without worrying about suits. With this wish, we will continue this initiative.

Reference Image: What percentage of job hunting costs is for suits?

Campaign Overview

[Overview]

Campaign Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - September 30, 2026 (Wed)

Rental Quantity: First 500 applicants

Eligible Students: Job-seeking students graduating in 2027 and 2028

Rental Items: 2-piece suit set

For Men: Jacket and Pants

For Women: Jacket and Skirt or Pants

Rental Period: Until the end of job hunting activities (Please return by the end of the month following your enrollment month)

Eligibility Requirements: Add "Caricuru" official LINE as a friend and complete member registration

For details on this campaign, please visit the following page: https://caricuru.jp/cam/caricuru2026/

[How to Use Suit Rental]

Add "Caricuru" official LINE as a friend

Complete member registration and identity verification (phone)

Select desired store and time, then complete reservation

Free rental until job hunting ends (no extension fees)

* Suits can also be purchased at a discounted price upon return.

Company Profile

Company Name: CMind Career Co., Ltd.

URL: https://cmindcareer.co.jp/

Representative: Representative Director Hikaru Kondo

Location: Shinjuku Tsuji Building 10F (General Reception 5F), 2-5-23 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Established: March 2012

Service Target: Individuals job hunting, primarily university students

Inquiries: https://cmindcareer.co.jp/contact/

Business Activities

Human resources business related to job hunting for new graduates

Information provision service for new graduate job seekers utilizing the internet

Services Offered

Akapen ES: A service for manual entry sheet review by career advisors and former HR personnel

Caricuru: Free recruitment suit rental service for job seekers

MyCareer: Career support service specializing in self-analysis

Shukatsu Magazine: Media disseminating information and know-how useful for job hunting

ES Maker: An ES creation support tool for efficiently creating entry sheets