A summary of questions regarding career opportunities for college graduates, If you have any questions that are not answered below, please contact us at the following e-mail address.

Inquiry Address:recruit-f14@mail.rakuten.com

For College Graduates

Q.01

What are the qualifications for application?

A.01

University or graduate school graduation by April 2014. Both April 2014 and October 2013 entrance dates are available.

Career Opportunities for College Graduates

Q.02

What kind of skills do you look for in programming?

A.02

We have hired applicants from a wide variety of schools from many countries.

Q.03

What are your recruiting results?

A.03

We have hired applicants from a wide variety of schools from many countries.

Q.04

How many people do you plan on hiring in 2014?

A.04

We have not yet decided the exact recruitment numbers for 2014.
Past Figures

• Spring 2013:  320 (Projected)
• Fall 2012:      87
• Spring 2012:  304
• Fall 2011:      78

Q.05

How is job assignment determined?

A.05

After considering the applicant's preference, we decide assignment after observing candidates performance during training.

Q.06

Is there recruitment for doctoral students.

A.06

We deal with doctoral students on an individual basis. Please contact us through email at the following:
recruit-doctor@mail.rakuten.com

Q.07

I am an exchange student, can I take the test?

A.07

Since Rakuten is currently pursuing globalization, we recruit regardless of nationality. Large numbers of exchange students and foreign university students have entered Rakuten and we actively hire from abroad.

Q.08

When will I be able to enter the company?

A.08

For students that are graduating from a foreign college, we offer the opportunity to enter Rakuten in both April and October.