Over 30% of Experienced Senior Job Seekers Report that Finding Work Has Become More Difficult

Senior Job Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasue Nakajima), specializing in senior job placement, conducted a survey among its newly hired staff over 50 who work in inside sales to better understand the current climate of senior job hunting. The results showed that over 30% of respondents felt that job hunting as a senior has become more difficult.

Summary of Survey Results A survey conducted among 12 employees over 50 in the inside sales department revealed the following insights: - Over 30% responded that senior job hunting has become 'more difficult' and will 'become even more difficult in 2026.' - Candidates practiced energetic job hunting, applying for an average of 6.7 positions over a short average period of 1.4 months. - 75% of the new hires used the 'Senior Job' portal.

Survey Details and Current Challenges The average age of respondents was 65.2 years old, with those in their 60s accounting for the majority at 58.3%. Regarding the difficulty of job hunting, a total of 33.4% indicated it was 'more difficult.' The primary reasons cited included rejections at the document screening stage, unfamiliarity with creating application documents, and rejections during interviews.

As for the outlook for 2026, 33.4% predicted it would become 'even more difficult.' Concerns were raised regarding intensifying competition due to the increase in working seniors and the potential for AI to take over jobs. Conversely, applicants were actively applying for positions, with an average of 6.7 applications in a short time, demonstrating a highly proactive approach.