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hiring of new graduates; fresh graduate recruitment
The Japanese practice of companies hiring university or high school graduates all at once in spring, typically for April entry. A defining feature of traditional Japanese employment culture, contrasting with 中途採用 (mid-career hiring).
新卒採用の説明会に参加した。
I attended a new graduate recruitment information session.
その会社は今年新卒採用を例年より増やした。
That company increased its new graduate intake this year compared to usual.
新卒採用では四月に一括して新入社員を採用する慣行が一般的だ。
In new graduate hiring, the practice of batch-hiring new employees in April is standard.
USAGE:
New graduate hiring (新卒採用) is a cornerstone of traditional Japanese employment culture. Companies recruit graduating students through a structured process (就職活動, or 就活) typically beginning in their final year. New hires all start on April 1st.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 新卒採用枠: new graduate recruitment quota
- 新卒採用活動: new graduate job-seeking activities
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 中途採用: mid-career hiring (of experienced workers, year-round)
- 新卒: new graduate (abbreviation)