Akishima City, Tokyo Adopts Digital Interview Platform 'HireVue' for Staff Recruitment Exams

Talenta K.K. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Yoshinori Tanaka; hereafter 'Talenta'), which provides the digital interview platform 'HireVue,' announced that Akishima City, Tokyo (Mayor: Shinsuke Usui) will implement HireVue for its staff recruitment examinations.

Background of Implementation Akishima City is blessed with rich water, consisting of 100% deep groundwater, and greenery, maintaining a harmonious balance between nature and urban functionality. To inherit and develop this environment for the next generation, the city positions its employees as valuable 'human assets.' Based on the 'Akishima City Human Resource Development Basic Policy,' it is building an organization that earns citizen trust and can flexibly respond to changing times.

Currently, under the 'Akishima City Digitalization Promotion Plan,' the city is working to enhance administrative operations through advanced technology. Regarding recruitment, the city has been considering optimizing its selection process to broadly invite new members to create the future of Akishima together.

Until now, for candidates such as distant residents or professionals currently employed, the time and economic burden of traveling to the exam venue had been an issue. By resolving these physical constraints through digital technology and maximizing openness, Akishima City has established an environment where all candidates motivated to build the future of Akishima can challenge themselves equally.

Expected Effects Akishima City expects the following effects from introducing digital interviews in the initial stage of the recruitment process:

1. Enhanced Convenience and Maximized Opportunities Since candidates can take the interview 24 hours a day via smartphone or PC, it significantly reduces the burden on busy professionals, distant residents, and students. This provides an equal opportunity environment for all applicants.

2. Thorough Fair and Objective Evaluation Based on Objective Metrics By using AI analysis results as a supplementary indicator, the city will increase the uniformity of evaluation standards and conduct objective, fair selection processes that eliminate subjectivity.

3. Improved Quality of In-Person Selection and Promotion of Recruitment DX Resources generated through efficient initial screening will be dedicated to in-depth dialogue during subsequent in-person interviews and to career support and development after joining the city hall. The city promotes its unique recruitment DX, where digital operational efficiency is reinvested into sincere dialogue with talent.

Through HireVue, Akishima City aims to secure the best human talent to lead the future of this city, which is overflowing with water, greenery, and passion for people.

About HireVue AI Assessment HireVue AI Assessment is a recruitment DX solution that uses structured interview methods to automatically assess professional core competencies. It quantitatively evaluates a candidate's 'actual ability' based on behavioral facts from their responses, enabling highly accurate, fair, and impartial selection.