[First Release] Academic Analysis of Over 10 Years of Student Data: '2027 Graduate Job Hunting White Paper' Published

Leadingmark Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Iida), which provides HR services through 'Mikiwame AI' and new graduate recruitment support, has released the '2027 Graduate Job Hunting White Paper.' The survey targeted approximately 6,000 students from 12 top-tier universities, including the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Waseda University, and Keio University, examining preferred industries, expected income, and corporate selection criteria across three periods: summer, autumn/winter, and spring. The report academically analyzes the realities of the 2027 graduating class, including the strong preference for general trading companies, shifts in popularity for IT and consulting, and an average expected annual income of 9.3 million yen at age 30. The key feature of this white paper is its focus on the 12 top-tier universities where recruitment competition is most intense. By narrowing the scope to this demographic, the report captures the 'decision-making structure of top-tier students' that is often invisible in general surveys. The analysis was conducted by the internal research institute, 'Organizational Psychology Research Institute.' It goes beyond simple popularity rankings to provide an academically backed report that interprets the start of job hunting, the process of forming preferences, corporate selection criteria, and industry consideration structures. This release introduces 13 key pages of the full white paper. Please contact us at the end of the document for access to the full report and data.