July 2024: Increased Activity in 7 Job Categories, "Sales," "Consulting," "Creative" See Growth of Over 20%
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Today, on August 7th (Wednesday) as we write this article, it marks the beginning of Risshū, the official start of autumn in the Japanese calendar. While the hot days continue, it's officially autumn. Even amidst this heat, with the extended summer vacation period, we are seeing a significant influx of foreign visitors to Japan. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of inbound visitors in June reached 3,135,600, showing an increase of 51.2% compared to the same month last year and 8.9% compared to June 2019. At our company, just like last year, we have designated a special "Hospitality Industry" job area for our Career Fair scheduled for September 2024, and we are delighted to see numerous companies confirming their participation.
Now, let's delve into the trends of "Global Talent" in July 2024.
(※1) Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) 'Inbound Visitor Numbers (Estimated for June 2024)' (July 19, 2024) reference
(※2) Trends of users registered on Daijob.com who can speak both English and Japanese at a business level, including those with "submitted applications" or "shown interest in scout emails"
Main Topics
Increased activity in 7 job categories month-on-month; "Sales," "Consulting," and "Creative" see a growth of over 20%
Overall heightened activity year-on-year; "Sales," "Service/Retail" experience over 30% growth
■ In comparison to the previous month, activity increased in seven occupations, with 'Sales', 'Consulting' and 'Creative' gaining more than 20%.
"Sales" (+22.2%) and "Consulting" (+22.4%), which had slowed down in June, have become more active this month. In addition, "Creative" (+21.2%) also showed a significant increase. On the other hand, "Finance/Insurance/Real Estate" (-24.1%) has been on a slowdown since May.
Comparison of Job Seeker Numbers in July 2024 vs. Previous Month 
■ Overall year-on-year activity has increased, with "Sales" and "Service/Retail" sectors showing a significant increase of more than 30%.
Following on from May and June, there was an overall increase in activity in "Sales" (+37.5%) and "Service/Retail" (+30.2%), both rising above 30%. Additionally, "Executive/Management" (+15.7%), "Electrical/Machinery," and "Finance/Insurance/Real Estate" (+13.6%) also showed notable increases. Furthermore, the "Education/Training/Languages" sector, which had been on a slowing trend since November 2023, finally turned positive.
Comparison of Job Seeker Numbers in July 2024 vs. Same Month Previous Year 
July continued the trend of overall increased activity from the previous month. One of the reasons for this increase can be attributed to the receipt of summer bonuses, leading many job seekers to continue their job search. During the summer break, individuals often dedicate time to self-analysis, resume writing, and cover letter crafting. Monitor the movements of job seekers this summer and leverage these insights for your upcoming strategic planning.
