Business Positions

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For those who want a diverse career

More than 70 services & many types of positions
Unlimited career possibilities

This is the application page for business positions.
The Rakuten Group offers two types of business positions: the Comprehensive Business Course, which offers the possibility of being assigned to all divisions/jobs across Rakuten, and role-specific courses, which assures initial assignment and job type.
If you are interested in an engineering position,please apply here.

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Recruitment for Business Positions

Eligible Applicants

  • Those who meet any of the following criteria
    ・Able to join us in October 2026. (expected to graduate from a domestic or overseas university or graduate school by September 30, 2026)
    ・Able to join us in April 2027. (expected to graduate from a domestic or overseas university or graduate school by March 31, 2027)
    *New graduates and recent graduates are both eligible. Applicants with less than three years of work experience are accepted.
  • Applicants must have business-level or higher proficiency in Japanese.

Comprehensive Business Course

Comprehensive Business Course

Courses with the possibility of assignment to any of the divisions or positions at Rakuten.
Possible time of entry: April, October

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Organization-/Job-Specific Courses

FinTech Course

This course offers a guaranteed initial assignment to the FinTech business.
Possible time of entry: April

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Design Course

This course offers a guaranteed initial assignment to the Design/UX Positions.
*A portfolio must be submitted upon submission of the Application Form.
Possible time of entry: April

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Marketing Course

This course offers a guaranteed initial assignment to the Marketing Division.
*You will be required to answer a separate questionnaire (written type) upon submission of the Application Form.
Possible time of entry: April

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Interview/Selection Process

01

Personal Page Registration

02

・Application Form Submission
・Web Test
・Academic Records Submission*1

03

Online Interview*1~*3
(2–3 months)

04

Offer Notification*4
(No earlier than April)

*1 Academic Records may be reviewed during the selection process.
*2 If your TOEIC score is below 800, you may be asked to take the TOEIC test during the selection process.
*3 The interview format may change depending on circumstances. For course-based recruitment, the selection steps may vary.
*4 Prospective employees must obtain a TOEIC score of 800 (or an equivalent qualification) before joining the company. We recommend starting preparations early to meet this requirement.

Application Deadline

Thursday, February 12, 2026 / 8:59AM (JST)

Overview of Rakuten

  • Company Overview

    Company Overview

  • Sports Business

    Sports Business

  • Core Business

    Core Business

  • Work Environment

    Work Environment

Company Overview

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Company Overview

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Sports Business

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Core Business

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Work Environment

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About Training

At Rakuten, we want all of our employees to have the confidence that they can reach their full potential and have a fulfilling career.

After joining the company, various training programs are provided to develop basic business skills and to deepen understanding of the Rakuten Group’s business.

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FAQ・Inquiries

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Frequently Asked Questions