In December 2024, there was a notable increase in activity in half of the job categories compared to the previous month, with a significant surge of 33.6% in the "Sales" sector.
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As we embark on the year 2025, we recently published an article titled "Guide to Mastering Daijob.com for Transitioning to 810,000 Foreign and Global Companies," focusing on meeting the evolving needs of job seekers and companies. We have continuously enhanced features such as automatic English translation of resumes and AI-powered summarization.
The term "AI hiring" has become increasingly common in recent years, with practical applications including candidate selection, interview result analysis, automated matching, and automatic generation of resumes and job postings. The trend toward automating and streamlining talent acquisition processes is expected to advance further in 2025.
Let's now delve into the "Global Talent Trends in December 2024" and explore the key highlights:
(※) This refers to trends among users registered on Daijob.com who can speak both English and Japanese at a business level, including those who have "submitted applications" or "shown interest in scout emails."
Key Findings
Activity surged in half of the job categories compared to the previous month, with a significant 33.6% increase in the "Sales" sector.
Year-on-year comparisons showed a general increase, with "Executive/Management," "Finance/Insurance/Real Estate," and "Creative" sectors all registering over 40% growth.
■ Notable Surge in Activity in Half of the Job Categories Compared to the Previous Month, with Sales Sector Seeing a 33.6% Increase:
While November saw a slowdown in all but one job category, December witnessed a recovery with half of the categories showing increased activity. Particularly noteworthy was the significant surge in the "Sales" sector by 33.6%. On the other hand, the "Electrical/Mechanical" sector experienced a substantial decline by 25.9%.
Comparison of December “Job Seekers” Trends (2024, month-over-month)
■ Year-on-Year General Increase, with Over 40% Growth in "Executive/Management," "Finance/Insurance/Real Estate," and "Creative" Sectors:
For the past eight months since May 2024, there has been a continuous overall increase in activity. Sectors like "Executive/Management" (+57.0%) and "Consulting" (+26.7%) have seen significant surges of over 20% since August. Additionally, the "Creative" sector has experienced a substantial surge of 41.7% since October.
Comparison of December “Job Seekers” Trends (2024, Year-on-Year)
In December 2021 and 2022, there was a trend of slowdown, while in 2023, similar to this year, there was increased activity in half of the job categories. January marks a period when job seekers commence their job search with new goals in mind. For companies currently in the midst of recruitment activities, we encourage you to leverage these trends to your advantage.
