Career Design Center

Basic Information

Stock Code: 2410
Industry: Services
Category Detail: Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture: Tokyo
Establishment Year: July 1993
Listing Year: September 2006
Official Website: https://cdc.type.jp/
TSE Information: TSE Information
Yahoo! Finance: Yahoo! Finance
Other Companies: JAC Recruitment, Pasona Group, Dip, ValueCommerce, Rand Computer, Quick, Creek & River, Fullcast Holdings, En Japan, CareerLink, LITALICO, Trot, INTLOOP

Overview

Career Design Center is a company founded in 1993 that specializes in talent recruitment, staffing, and operating job change information sites, establishing a solid position in the industry through high-quality talent services.

Current Situation

Career Design Center recorded net sales of 17.7 billion yen, operating profit of 1.4 billion yen, and net profit of 900 million yen for the fiscal year ending September 2024, maintaining a stable revenue base. Its flagship job change and talent recruitment site series 'type' is strongly established among women and IT engineers, succeeding in differentiation from competitors through specialized services. The IT staffing business has been spun off to deepen expertise in specific areas, while also focusing on added value through education programs and event hosting. In terms of sustainability, it promotes diverse talent utilization and work-style reform support, and conducts broad CSR activities in local communities. Moving forward, it positions digitalization promotion, comprehensive talent services for both new graduates and mid-career hires, and expansion of rapidly growing women-focused programs as core strategies. Amid intensifying industry competition, data-driven service development and close customer consulting capabilities are expected to drive further growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Founder Hiroki Ota was the first editor-in-chief of Torabiyu
Job information magazine 'type' launched in 1994 as an established brand
Women's job change site 'Women's Job Change type' has high industry recognition
Specialized enhancement through spin-offs of staffing and job info businesses
Early focus on IT-related media and events
Employs sports athletes and celebrities as image characters
High women employee ratio internally, practicing diversity promotion
Early industry adopter of strengthened digital marketing
Bases mainly in capital region for high-convenience service provision
Also deploys brands specialized in young demographic job change support
Expanded specialized occupation dispatch after obtaining staffing license
Multifaceted implementation of new graduate recruitment support services
Active support for women's programming study groups
Comprehensive in-house career design education system
Deploys talent support through regional partnerships with municipalities

Hidden Connections

Founder Hiroki Ota from Recruit, pioneer in job change media industry
Business model pioneering women's job change support influencing industry standards
Group management advancing with IT staffing spin-off specialization
Editing experience with former job media 'Torabiyu' forms brand foundation
Participation of Japan Custody Bank trust account as shareholder indicates strong institutional investor trust
Clear differentiation from competitors through multifaceted talent services
Focus on social contributions and corporate image building centered on women's job change support
Tokyo Stock Exchange Section 1 designation reflects recognition as growth company

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Increasing demand for women-focused jobs from women's social advancement
Rapid expansion of IT/digital talent market
Diversification and growth of SME recruitment support needs
Growth of online recruitment event market
Spread of diverse employment forms accompanying work-style reforms
Improved matching accuracy through data utilization
Expansion of talent education/training market
Increasing recruitment support needs from diversity promotion
Talent support needs from startup companies
Promotion of overseas talent recruitment and globalization response
Growing expectations for local community-focused job services
Deepening IT staffing expertise and entry into new fields

Strategic Goals

Achieve 30%+ women manager ratio
Surpass ¥5 billion in IT dispatch sales
Complete job change/recruitment efficiency via digital tech
Establish sustainable employment support model
Achieve ¥20 billion in new grad/mid-career introduction sales
Expand local job market through regional partnerships
Standardize CSR activities and diversity promotion internally
Full-scale expansion of overseas talent introduction business
Diversify talent education/training programs
Maintain industry-top customer satisfaction

Business Segments

Talent Recruitment Services

Overview

Deploys talent recruitment services corresponding to diverse industries and occupations to comprehensively resolve recruitment challenges.

Competitiveness

Superior industry knowledge and customer needs responsiveness

Customers

SMEs
Large Enterprises
IT Companies
Women-Focused Companies
Startups
Educational Institutions
Public Institutions
Manufacturing
Distribution
Services
Finance
Medical Institutions
Construction
Consulting Firms
Advertising Agencies

Products

Job Change Agent Services
New Graduate Introduction Services
Women-Specialized Talent Recruitment
IT Specialized Talent Recruitment
Talent Acquisition Consulting
Talent Development Programs
Recruitment Event Planning and Operation
Web Marketing Support
Job Ad Placement Services
Aptitude Testing Tools
Recruitment PR Support
Diversity Promotion Support
HR Technology Utilization Support
Corporate Branding Support
Career Consulting Services

IT Talent Staffing Services

Overview

Supports companies' IT development and operations through high-skill IT-specialized talent staffing services.

Competitiveness

Specialized talent pool and flexible matching system

Customers

IT Companies
System Development Companies
Manufacturing IT Departments
Financial Institutions
Public Institutions
Telecom Operators
Consulting Firms
Educational Institutions
Software Vendors
Startups
Marketing Companies
Logistics Companies

Products

System Engineer Dispatch
Programmer Dispatch
Project Manager Dispatch
IT Help Desk
Network Engineer Dispatch
Security Engineer Dispatch
Cloud Engineer Dispatch
Development Support Services
IT Technical Training
IT Talent Consulting
Remote Engineer Dispatch
IT Project Support

Recruitment Marketing and Media

Overview

Plans and operates job ads, job change events, etc., to broadly support corporate recruitment activities.

Competitiveness

Target-specialized measures design based on data analysis

Customers

Advertising Agencies
Talent Agencies
Corporate HR Departments
Educational Institutions
Event Organizers
IT Companies
Financial Institutions
Retail
Services
Manufacturing
Startups
Local Governments

Products

Job Ad Media Operation
Web Marketing Services
Job Change Fair Planning and Operation
Recruitment Promotion Video Production
SNS Utilization Support
User Analysis Tools
Event Support
Content Creation
Branding Support
Data-Driven Advertising Services

New Graduate Recruitment Support Services

Overview

Provides a wide range of services to support high-quality new graduate recruitment activities.

Competitiveness

Student-perspective service operation and industry-specialized information provision

Customers

Universities and Vocational Schools
New Graduate-Target Companies
Educational Support Groups
Student Groups
Job Support Institutions
Large Enterprises
SMEs
IT Companies
Manufacturing
Services
Local Governments
Non-Profits

Products

Job-Hunting Information Media
New Graduate Agents
Joint Information Sessions
Internship Support
Career Consulting
Seminar Planning
Entry System Operation
Offer Follow-Up
Company Matching Events
Recruitment Brand Building

Talent Education and Training

Overview

Deploys diverse education and training services aimed at enhancing corporate talent capabilities.

Competitiveness

Practical program design and utilization of extensive lecturer network

Customers

Corporate Executives
HR Departments
Sales Departments
Managers
Young Employees
IT Engineers
Women Employees
Regional Companies
Manufacturing
Services
Consulting Firms
Public Organizations

Products

Career Development Training
Sales Skills Training
Leadership Development
Engineer Training
Women Empowerment Training
Communication Training
DX Talent Development
Management Training
New Employee Training
Onboarding Support

Diversity & Inclusion Support

Overview

Consulting and training services to support creation of workplaces where diverse talent can thrive.

Competitiveness

Specific measures across multiple fields backed by extensive track record and specialist team

Customers

Large Enterprises
SMEs
Government Agencies
Educational Institutions
NPOs
Finance
IT Companies
Services
Manufacturing
Medical Institutions
Distribution
Advertising Companies

Products

Workplace Environment Improvement Consulting
Diversity Education Training
Women Empowerment Programs
Disability Employment Support
Work-Life Balance Seminars
Gender Equality Support
LGBT Understanding Training
Recruitment Diversity Programs
Internal Communication Activation
Mental Health Support

Digital Talent Support

Overview

Talent support services to promote corporate digital transformation.

Competitiveness

High-expertise education and talent introduction reflecting latest technologies

Customers

IT Companies
Corporate DX Promotion Departments
Startups
Educational Institutions
Consulting Firms
Government Agencies
Manufacturing
Finance
Retail
Services
Logistics
Telecom

Products

DX Talent Development Programs
IT Engineer Dispatch
Cloud Engineer Introduction
AI Engineer Support
Data Scientist Development
Remote Work Support Tools
IT Skills Training
Security Talent Introduction
IT Certification Support
Programming Courses

Corporate Training and Event Planning

Overview

Provides training and event planning operations tailored to diverse corporate needs.

Competitiveness

Extensive planning capabilities and diverse programs backed by proven track record

Customers

Corporate Training Staff
Talent Development Departments
HR Departments
Sales Teams
New Employees
Managers
IT Departments
Marketing Departments
Manufacturing
Services
Financial Institutions
Educational Institutions
Local Governments
NPOs
Startups

Products

Training Program Planning
Seminar Operation
Workshop Hosting
Recruitment Event Planning
Employee Networking Events
Career Consultation Sessions
Leader Development Courses
Organization Activation Sessions
Mental Health Training
Motivation Boost Planning
Harassment Prevention Training
Online Training Design
Panel Discussion Operation
Online Events
In-Person Training

Recruitment Management System Provision

Overview

Provides SaaS-type recruitment management systems to support efficient recruitment activities.

Competitiveness

Superior UI/UX operability and extensive customizability

Customers

SMEs
Large Enterprises
Talent Agencies
Educational Institutions
IT Companies
Startups
Advertising Agencies
Manufacturing
Services
Finance
Distribution
Medical Institutions
Government Agencies

Products

Applicant Management System (ATS)
Interview Scheduling Tools
Interview Feedback Tools
Recruitment Analysis Reports
Diversity Management Features
Job Description Creation Support
Online Interview Integration
Multi-Language Support
Mobile-Compatible Platform
Evaluation Criteria Setting Tools
Automated Report Generation
Recruitment Automation Features
Scheduling Tools
Candidate Data Analysis
Cloud-Based Services

Overseas Recruitment Support

Overview

Deploys overseas recruitment services to support securing diverse talent domestically and internationally.

Competitiveness

Support leveraging international networks and legal expertise

Customers

Global Companies
Foreign Companies
Domestic Multinationals
Talent Agencies
Educational Institutions
IT Companies
Manufacturing
Services
Consulting Firms
Logistics Companies
Financial Institutions
Startups
NPOs
Government Agencies
Local Companies

Products

Foreign Talent Introduction Services
Visa Application Support
International Talent Training
Local Recruitment Events
Overseas Talent Database
Global Management Training
Multi-Language Employment Support
Cultural Training Programs
Online International Interview Support
Language Proficiency Evaluation

Disability Employment Support

Overview

Provides diverse support services aimed at expanding employment opportunities for disabled individuals.

Competitiveness

Meticulous support by specialist staff and strong corporate partnerships

Customers

Corporate HR Departments
Disability Facilities
Public Institutions
Welfare Groups
NPOs
Educational Institutions
Medical Institutions
Manufacturing
Services
IT Companies
Government Organizations
Educational Support Organizations
Finance
Distribution
Local Governments

Products

Job Services for Disabled Individuals
Employment Support Programs
Disability Recruitment Consulting
Workplace Adaptation Training
Barrier-Free Employment Support
Corporate Awareness Training
Career Counseling
Disability-Specific Response Training
Follow-Up Services
Disability Employment Matching Events

Work-Life Balance Support

Overview

Provides services to promote diverse work styles and enhance employee QOL.

Competitiveness

Latest regulatory compliance and proposals tailored to corporate realities

Customers

Corporate Executives
HR Staff
Women Employees
Childcare Employees
Senior Employees
Young Employees
Managers
Legal Departments
Medical Institutions
Finance
Services
Manufacturing
Government Agencies
Educational Institutions
NPO Groups

Products

Flexible Work System Design Support
Childcare/Caregiving Leave Support Programs
Health Management Consulting
Mental Health Training
Senior Employee Utilization Programs
Remote Work Support Tools
Work-Style Reform Seminars
Life Planning Sessions
Workplace Environment Assessments
Employee Engagement Surveys

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

Strong brand power and recognition in job change and talent recruitment fields
Differentiated services specialized in professional occupations and women's market
Extensive job data and customer base from long operating history
IT staffing expertise and advanced response system via spin-off
Comprehensive talent services accommodating diverse needs
Web media deployment from user perspective
Diversified customer touchpoints through events
Efficient matching via digitalization and analytics technologies
Flexible, customizable service provision system
Added value through strengthened talent development and education business
Social recognition in diversity promotion and work support
Consulting strength maintaining high customer satisfaction
Solid financial base and stable revenue structure
Convenient access from bases concentrated in central Tokyo
Organizational agility to swiftly respond to industry regulatory changes

Competitive Advantages

Operation of proprietary platforms specialized in women and IT engineer markets
Enhanced IT staffing expertise and agility through spin-off
Extensive corporate networks and insights accumulated in the industry
Powerful customer acquisition via synergy of job sites and agents
Multi-faceted marketing combining events and web media
Efficient job seeker-company matching via data-driven systems
Increased mid-to-long-term customer dependency through proprietary talent development programs
Comprehensive customer support and high-quality talent introduction
Strength in specialized technical staffing
Diverse service lineup accommodating broad customer segments
Active women empowerment and SDGs alignment enhancing corporate image
Responsive local job support and flexible recruitment services
System development and operations incorporating latest technologies
Recruitment consulting capabilities across diverse industries
Strategic proposals based on extensive market analysis data

Threats

Presence of major competitors like large job sites and Recruit
Intensifying competition from rapid evolution of online recruitment platforms
Unstable job demand due to abrupt labor market fluctuations
Risks from strengthened regulations and labor policy changes
Challenges in talent securing and shifts in talent mobility
Differentiation difficulties from service automation via AI
Corporate hiring restraint amid economic downturn
Profit margin erosion from low-price competition
Rise of emerging platforms and venture companies
Delays in responding to job seeker value shifts from social changes
Personal data protection risks and information leakage impacts
Intensified competition in online ad spending for job ad market

Innovations

2023: Women's Programming Study Group 'Women's Job Change type × TECH::CAMP' Held

Overview: Jointly hosted programming education events aimed at supporting women's IT careers.
Impact: Contributes to increasing female IT talent and enhancing brand image

2022: AI-Implemented Matching Accuracy Improvement System

Overview: Analyzes job-seeker fit with AI to achieve optimal matching.
Impact: Job change success rate improved by 20%, enhancing customer satisfaction

2021: Expansion of type Shukatsu Services

Overview: Strengthened online events and support for new graduate students.
Impact: Successfully expanded share in new graduate recruitment support market

2024: IT Staffing Subsidiary Expansion into Logistics Industry

Overview: IT staffing specialist subsidiary begins service rollout in logistics sector.
Impact: Advances revenue diversification through new market development

2020: Online Joint Company Information Session Platform Development

Overview: Developed and launched online info session tools in response to COVID-19.
Impact: Improved convenience for participating companies and job seekers, increasing participation by 30%

2023: Enhanced Introduction of Diversity & Inclusion Training

Overview: Expanded diversity promotion training programs and increased corporate adoption.
Impact: Improved workplace environments for client companies and increased social recognition

2021: Launch of HR Data Analysis Services

Overview: Newly established analysis services leveraging recruitment and HR data.
Impact: Contributes to advanced recruitment strategies and increased customer retention

2022: Smartphone App UI/UX Overhaul

Overview: Complete revamp of job change app for improved user convenience.
Impact: Significantly improved user satisfaction and increased user numbers

2023: Launch of Mental Health Support Program

Overview: Developed mental health care services for users and employees.
Impact: Contributes to reduced employee turnover and enhanced corporate value

2024: Big Data-Linked Job Trend Analysis System Development

Overview: Analyzes large-scale job data for real-time market trend把握.
Impact: Strengthens proposals to clients and improves sales efficiency

Sustainability

Promotes diversity and women empowerment as core corporate philosophy
Actively advances work-style reforms and telework implementation
Deploys community-rooted talent development support activities
Implements in-house paperless operations to reduce environmental impact
Strengthens and continuously promotes disability employment support programs
Sustainable growth through CS/ES (customer/employee satisfaction) enhancement
Integrates SDGs themes into various trainings to raise awareness
Promotes overtime reduction and health management
Active participation in regional events and volunteer activities
Mid-to-long-term development plan aiming for 30%+ women managers
Ensures fairness and transparency in talent development
In-house awareness activities on global environmental protection