Perception Gap Regarding Internship Impact on Hiring: 89.5% of 2028 Graduates Expect Impact, While 55.5% of Companies Say None

i-plug, Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, CEO: Tomoya Nakano), operator of the new graduate recruitment service 'OfferBox', conducted a survey on summer internships targeting students graduating in 2028 and hiring companies.

Key Findings: - 99.0% of 2028 graduates want to participate in summer internships. - 89.5% of students believe internship selection results affect final hiring outcomes. - Only 57.8% of students would apply for final hiring if rejected in the preliminary internship selection, suggesting a psychological barrier. - 68.6% of companies plan to hold summer internships. - 55.5% of companies state that internship rejection does not affect final hiring, revealing a gap in perception between students and employers.

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OfferBox is a direct-recruitment service where companies send offers to students. It allows companies to search for and approach students they wish to meet, while students can expand their possibilities through offers from companies or industries they were previously unaware of.