[Press Release] Avatar interviews focus on the inner workings of job-seekers! Applications now being accepted for virtual interviews

Beyond Inc. (headquarters: Osaka City) will begin accepting applications for "virtual interviews" for new graduate recruitment for 2026 graduating students from Monday, February 3, 2025. By reducing the amount of information that interviewers need to know about job-seekers (hereinafter referred to as "job-seekers"), interviews will be conducted with an emphasis on inner qualities, eliminating preconceptions

An organization that takes advantage of the diversity of its human resources

As the number of companies promoting diversity increases against the backdrop of a declining working population, the globalization of companies, and the diversification of workers and working styles, it is becoming increasingly difficult to hire diverse talent using traditional recruitment methods alone, and companies are being called upon to adopt flexible recruitment strategies that adapt to changing circumstances

I believe that placing importance on diversity means understanding each person's inner self and past experiences, which will lead to the realization of diversity in the truest sense

Therefore, in order to recruit new talent that fits our company philosophy, culture, and values, we will be conducting "virtual interviews."

What is a virtual interview?

At our company, we call interviews conducted without meeting face-to-face, using avatars to hide the face, a "virtual interview." Rather than simply hiding the face, we minimize information about the job seeker, allowing for an unbiased, flat interview

Why conduct virtual interviews?

To date, we have undertaken a variety of recruitment methods, including holding company information sessions using online games, producing and releasing game-based recruitment content, and even virtual interviews and metaverse interviews

We are implementing virtual interviews to provide an opportunity to meet people who are interested in our unique recruitment methods and willing to take on the challenge, aspiring engineers who have a strong interest in new technologies, and people who enjoy communicating and expressing their individuality even while their faces are hidden

In previous virtual interviews, we focused on the inner qualities of job seekers and hired candidates who sympathized with our company philosophy and values. By establishing virtual interviews as a standard recruitment method for our company in addition to regular selection, we aim to give job seekers the freedom to choose the method that best suits their abilities

Beyond's official mascot appears as an interviewer

Our company has conducted multiple virtual interviews to date, and in order to continue using virtual interviews as a standard method of hiring new graduates, we have created a special avatar to act as the interviewer. Sabano Miru, who was born as Beyond's official mascot in January 2025, will act as the interviewer for the virtual interviews

The benefits of virtual interviews

- By having a conversation without unnecessary filters, you can focus on the candidate's inner qualities.
The only information you receive from job seekers during a virtual interview is their nickname and email address. Therefore, you can conduct an interview that focuses on the candidate's inner qualities, without being constrained by personal information or educational background, and with both the interviewer and the candidate on equal footing.

where it's easy to express your individuality
, this interview uses avatars or other means to conceal your face, allowing both parties to feel relaxed and comfortable, and enabling you to express your true self during the interview.

that hone the skills necessary for engineers
, participants can develop an interest in new technologies and enhance their inquisitiveness, and by researching various information to creatively design their avatars, they can improve their information gathering abilities.

Overview of "Virtual Interviews" for 2026 Graduates

*This recruitment has now closed. Thank you for your application

Applications will be accepted from February 3, 2025. For details on the virtual interview and to apply, please visit the recruitment website below

Regarding the self-introduction video
: • Video length: Approximately 1-3 minutes
• Content: Past experiences, values, reasons for applying, future goals, etc.

Regarding the virtual interview
: • Tools used: Zoom
• Avatar: Please prepare your own avatar
(created with VRoidStudio, use a free existing avatar, use Zoom effects, etc.)
• Interviewer: One member from Beyond

*The following items will not be asked by the interviewer:
School name, faculty, department, gender, age, address, and selection status.

Apply for a virtual interview

For more information and to apply for a virtual interview, please see below

*This recruitment has now closed. Thank you for your application

Contact for interview inquiries

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