Global Talent Trends – October 2025: IT-Related Jobseekers Increase 30.1% Year-on-Year

Human Global Talent Co., Ltd., operator of Japan’s leading bilingual career site Daijob.com, has released the Daijob.com Jobseeker Trends Report for October 2025, highlighting the latest movements in the global talent market.

As the autumn hiring season in Japan reaches its peak, this report provides key insights into how the market is shifting — valuable data for both employers and jobseekers alike.

See the September 2025 report here:
Daijob.com Jobseeker Trends Report – September 2025

About the Global Talent Data
In this report, “global talent” refers to individuals registered on Daijob.com who possess business-level proficiency or higher in both English and Japanese. The analysis focuses on users who were active during the reporting period—specifically, those who either submitted a job application or showed interest in scout emails.

Key Highlights

• Month-over-month: IT-related roles show a temporary slowdown, while Sales, Consulting, and Finance sectors become more active.

• Year-over-year: IT-related positions maintain strong growth with a 30.1% increase, and many other job categories also show heightened activity.

When compared with the previous month (September 2025), activity among jobseekers in IT-related and Electronics & Machinery roles showed a temporary slowdown, while Sales, Consulting, and Finance / Insurance / Real Estate categories became more active.

Following the sharp increase seen in the previous month, IT-related positions declined by 7.5%, and Electronics & Machinery dropped by 25.0%, suggesting a short-term correction.

In contrast, Finance / Insurance / Real Estate rose significantly by 20.0%, while Consulting increased by 15.0% and Sales by 14.7% — indicating greater activity in roles that directly contribute to business growth and revenue generation.

When comparing data year-over-year, IT-related roles—though showing a temporary slowdown month-over-month—continued to post strong growth versus the same period last year, reflecting steady expansion across the global talent market.

IT-related positions maintained a high level of activity, recording a 30.1% increase year-over-year, reaffirming their position as the most in-demand category among global talent.

In addition, Sales (up 29.9%), Administrative (up 16.2%), Service & Retail (up 15.2%), and Finance / Insurance / Real Estate (up 14.3%) all recorded double-digit growth, indicating sustained momentum across a broad range of job categories.

On the other hand, Electronics & Machinery (down 11.3%) and Creative (down 13.4%) saw a decline year-over-year, suggesting a slowdown in talent movement following the sharp increases seen in previous months.

October traditionally marks the period when companies finalize budgets and headcount plans for the next fiscal year. Jobseekers, in turn, begin preparing for career changes after receiving their winter bonuses. This creates a natural pause: rather than aggressively applying, many professionals shift their focus to information gathering, employer research, and targeted selection.

As a result, the surge in IT-related applications observed in September has eased. Activity has transitioned from rapid job-switching behavior to more deliberate matching and screening, suggesting a healthier, more selective job market dynamic.

The 7.5% month-over-month decline in IT-related roles and 25.0% drop in Electronics / Machinery appear to be short-term corrections following September’s sharp increases. Structural demand for technology professionals remains elevated, and the 30.1% year-over-year growth confirms IT’s sustained dominance as a core driver of market activity.

In the Electronics / Machinery segment, the data suggests a maturing hiring landscape. As employers increasingly seek advanced technical expertise, entry barriers are rising, narrowing the pool of qualified candidates. While this results in fewer total applications, the overall quality of matches between companies and talent is likely improving — signaling a shift toward value-driven recruitment.

The rise in Sales (+14.7%), Consulting (+15.0%), and Finance / Insurance / Real Estate (+20.0%) points to a renewed corporate focus on revenue growth and operational resilience.

• Consulting and Finance: Organizations are strengthening their capabilities to navigate complex challenges such as digital transformation (DX), regulatory compliance, and intensifying global competition. This has heightened the demand for professionals with strategic insight, analytical expertise, and international fluency.
• Sales: Japanese companies’ ongoing overseas expansion and the steady recovery of inbound business continue to elevate demand for bilingual sales professionals adept in cross-border commerce and client engagement.

Despite month-over-month fluctuations, the global talent market remains robust on a year-over-year basis, led by IT-related roles and supported by continued growth across multiple sectors.

As year-end approaches, companies are transitioning from volume-based hiring to precision recruitment strategies, prioritizing candidates whose skills and values align with long-term objectives.

In the coming months, targeted employer branding, clear value propositions, and agile selection processes will become decisive in attracting top global talent.

Human Global Talent remains committed to bridging the strengths of companies with the aspirations of global professionals — enabling meaningful, sustainable matches that drive business success.

The next Daijob Career Fair, Japan’s largest job fair dedicated to global professionals, will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Over 90% of participating companies consistently report meeting high-potential candidates with strong hiring prospects at this event. The fair offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with bilingual, globally minded job seekers.

If your company is considering participation, we encourage you to contact us for more information.

https://biz.daijob.com/en/lp/careerfair