The results of a survey of summer internships among 2028 graduates showed an application rate of 80.5%, with more than 60% proceeding to the main selection process and a notable focus on deepening understanding of preferred industries. The survey also indicated continued strong interest in participating in internships from autumn onward.
In a survey of summer internships among 2028 graduates, the application rate was 80.5%. Applying to 2–5 companies was most common, at 40.9%, followed by 6–10 companies at 23.1%. A total of 64.0% of students applied to between 2 and 10 companies, indicating that they were identifying target companies and beginning their activities at an early stage.
The most common reason for applying was "to learn about an industry of interest," at 62.4%, followed by "because it could lead to an early job offer," at approximately 63.5%, and "to broaden my perspective," at 48.9%. The focus on understanding preferred industries and connecting internships with the main selection process remains unchanged from previous surveys.
The most common number of companies at which students participated in summer internships was 2–5, at 56.7%, down from 2027 graduates, while the number selecting 1 company increased. The proportion of students intending to proceed to the main selection process at companies where they had participated in internships remained high, at 91.6%.
A total of 67.1% planned to participate in autumn or winter internships. Students were seen deepening their understanding of industries gained through summer internships, broadening their perspective to other industries and preparing for full-scale selection processes.