Which is better for you, UZUZ or Shushoku College? Comparing the differences | How to choose between these two training-based services
When researching employment agencies, you will often come across the two names UZUZ and Shushoku College (JAIC). Both are services that many people compare because they are similar in that they offer training and help you aim for full-time employment even without experience.
However, these two companies are completely different in how they conduct training and how you proceed with the selection process. In short, UZUZ is individual-based, while Shushoku College is group-based. Understanding this difference will make it clear which one suits you better.
Conclusion: A quick guide to which one you should choose
◆ Who UZUZ is for
・Those who want to consult thoroughly one-on-one
・Those who are not good at group activities or working in groups
・Those who absolutely want to avoid exploitative companies
・Those who want to proceed at their own pace
・Those living in regional areas who want to proceed mainly online
◆ Who Shushoku College (JAIC) is for
・Those who keep failing document screenings
・Those who want to meet many companies at once and make a decision
・Those who feel more motivated when they have peers in the same situation
・Those who want to learn business manners systematically from the basics
・Those in their early 30s (up to 35) who often fall outside the scope of services for people in their 20s
If you have decided which one applies to you, you can register at this point. Both are free.
Click here for a free consultation with UZUZ (official website)
Click here for a free consultation with Shushoku College (official website)
For those who are still undecided, we will look at the differences in detail below.
The overall picture of employment and career change services, including these two companies, is introduced in the summary article below.
Comparing the two companies from the same perspective
◆ UZUZ
Operating company: UZUZ, Inc. (established in 2012)
Target: People in their 20s with concerns about their background (graduates, second-time new graduates, part-timers)
Fee: Free
Training format: Individual support. Document editing, business manner training, etc.
Support time: Average of 20 hours per person
How to proceed with selection: Apply as usual, document screening included
Quality of companies: We interview companies about working hours and turnover rates, and do not introduce companies that do not meet our standards. We stop introducing companies where employees have resigned.
Track record: 93% retention rate after joining
Support: Nationwide support via video call and phone
Click here for a free consultation with UZUZ (official website)
◆ Shushoku College (JAIC)
Operating company: JAIC Co., Ltd. (established in 1991 / listed on Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges)
Target: Mainly 18-35 years old. Part-timers, unemployed, university dropouts, graduates, second-time new graduates, high school graduates, junior high school graduates
Fee: Free
Training format: Group courses. Basically 8 hours a day x 5 days (2-day and 4-day options also available / mainly online)
Training content: Business manners, mindset, resume writing, self-analysis, interview role-playing, cold calling training
How to proceed with selection: Group interview sessions where you can meet up to 20 companies without document screening (2-day round-robin format)
Quality of companies: Industries with high turnover rates (food and beverage, amusement, investment real estate sales management, futures investment sales, companies with 10 or fewer employees, etc.) are excluded from introduction
Track record: 39,392 people supported / 92.1% retention rate after joining (3 months) / Certified by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as an "Excellent Employment Placement Business"
Click here for a free consultation with Shushoku College (official website)
Difference 1: Is the training "individual" or "group"?
The biggest difference is the style of training.
UZUZ provides an average of 20 hours of individual support per person. You can spend time where you need it according to your situation. You can make adjustments such as "I'm particularly bad at interviews, so focus on that." Since it's one-on-one, you can ask questions as many times as you like without worrying about what others think.
Shushoku College provides group courses of 8 hours a day x 5 days. You will take a systematic curriculum all at once, from business manners to mindset, interview role-playing, and cold calling training. Because you take the course with other participants in the same situation, knowing that "you are not the only one falling behind" is a great source of relief.
This is where preferences are completely divided. There are people for whom learning in a group is a strength, and people for whom it is a burden. If you are the type who finds group work painful, choose UZUZ without hesitation. Conversely, for those who know they will slack off if they are alone, the forced nature of the 5-day intensive course will be effective.
Difference 2: Whether or not there is a document screening process
In practical terms, this is the difference that has the greatest impact.
The biggest feature of Shushoku College is that once you complete the course, you can participate in a group interview session where you can interview with up to 20 companies without document screening. It uses a round-robin format over two days, with about 12 to 13 minutes per company. Both the company and the job seeker provide evaluations, and if a match is made, you proceed to individual interviews. Furthermore, once you have completed the course, you can participate in these interview sessions as many times as you like.
This is effective for people who have been consistently rejected at the document screening stage. Gaps in your work history, short-term employment, or lack of confidence in your academic background work against you on paper, but at these interview sessions, the process starts with "meeting first." For people who can convey their personality once they meet and talk to someone, this is the best possible system.
UZUZ follows the standard flow of applying and going through document screening. However, because they spend time helping you edit your documents, the approach is to improve the quality of the documents themselves.
Difference 3: How companies are narrowed down
Both companies screen the companies they introduce, but their methods differ.
UZUZ interviews each individual company about their working hours and turnover rates and excludes companies that do not meet their standards. Furthermore, they have a policy of stopping introductions to companies where someone who joined through UZUZ has resigned. It is a system that continuously narrows down the list of companies based on actual performance. The 93% retention rate is the result of this accumulation.
Shushoku College excludes companies by industry. They exclude industries considered to have high turnover rates, such as food and beverage, amusement, investment real estate sales, futures trading sales, and companies with 10 or fewer employees, from the start. Their retention rate is 92.1% (after 3 months).
Although their approaches differ, they both share a focus on ensuring that you stay at the company after joining.
Difference 4: Age range
This is often overlooked, but it is an important difference.
UZUZ specializes in people in their 20s. In contrast, Shushoku College focuses on the 18-35 age range, including those in their early 30s. They also explicitly include high school and junior high school graduates as targets.
In other words, if you are in your 30s or are concerned about your academic background, Shushoku College leaves you with more options. If you have had the experience of being excluded from services for people in their 20s, please consider this option.
Which one is for you: How to choose based on your situation
Case 1: You keep getting rejected at the document screening stage
→ Shushoku College. The group interview session without document screening will be your breakthrough.
Case 2: You are not good at group activities or get tired in crowded places
→ UZUZ. You can maintain your own pace with one-on-one support.
Case 3: Your previous job was a "black company" and you never want to fail again
→ UZUZ. Their individual company interviews and policy of stopping introductions serve as a safety net.
Case 4: You have zero work experience and want to learn manners from the basics
→ Shushoku College. You can learn everything through their 5-day systematic course.
Case 5: You are in your early 30s, or a high school/junior high school graduate
→ Shushoku College. Their target age is mainly 18-35, and they do not require a specific academic background.
Case 6: You cannot set aside a block of time due to work or family commitments
→ UZUZ. There is no need to participate in a 5-day course, and you can proceed flexibly online.
There is also the option of using both
Since the systems of these two companies are quite different, using them together will not result in overlapping content. Both are free, so registering for both and comparing them is a rational choice.
The recommended way to use them is to gain experience by 'meeting companies first' at Shushoku College's group interview sessions, while searching for your top choice through individual consultations at UZUZ. The experience of talking to actual companies at the interview sessions can be applied directly to the selection process at UZUZ.
Conversely, if you only choose one, the criteria for judgment are simple. 'If you are failing at the document screening stage, choose Shushoku College; if you don't want to fail due to the environment, choose UZUZ.' Decide based on what you are most troubled by right now.
Click here for a free consultation with UZUZ (official website)
Click here for a free consultation with Shushoku College (official website)
The system of Shushoku College is also explained in detail in this article.
If you want to add a third company
If you have considered both and want to increase your job options further, adding a larger-scale service will broaden your perspective.
Hataractive has a track record of supporting a total of 180,000 people, and about 80% of their job openings are open to those with no experience. They have an 80.4% job offer rate, and 86.5% of the companies they place candidates in are large corporations. If the two training-based companies play the role of 'solidifying your preparation,' this one plays the role of 'expanding your options'.
Click here for a free consultation with Hataractive (official website)
In addition to the three companies mentioned here, there are other services you can choose from based on your goals. You can check the overall picture in this summary article.
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. Which is easier to get a job with, UZUZ or Shushoku College?
A. It depends on your situation. If you are failing at the document screening stage, Shushoku College, which allows you to skip the document stage, will make it easier for you to proceed to the selection process. On the other hand, if you lack confidence in interviews and want to spend time preparing, UZUZ, which offers an average of 20 hours of individual support, is more likely to lead to results.
Q. Do I have to participate in the 5-day Shushoku College course?
A. Completion of the course is a prerequisite for participating in the group interview sessions. However, in addition to the basic 5-day course, there are also 2-day and 4-day options, and they are currently conducted mainly online.
Q. I heard that Shushoku College has many sales job openings.
A. The job referrals consist of approximately 60% sales positions, 20% technical positions, and 20% sales/clerical positions. If you strongly prefer clerical or specialized roles, you should consider using other services in combination.
Q. Doesn't UZUZ have a small number of job openings?
A. Because they strictly screen companies, the number of job openings is limited compared to major services. If you want to broaden your options, it is realistic to use it in combination with services that have a large number of job openings, such as Hataractive.
Q. Is it okay to register for both?
A. Yes, it is fine. Since their systems are significantly different, the content does not overlap, and it is a combination with great benefits for concurrent use. Both are free.
Q. I live in a rural area; can I use both?
A. UZUZ provides nationwide support via video calls and phone. Shushoku College also holds regular events in major cities nationwide and provides online support for rural areas, but the number of job openings is limited compared to urban areas.
Summary
Both UZUZ and Shushoku College are services that allow you to aim for full-time employment from a non-experienced background with "training included," but their design philosophies differ.
UZUZ is a type that guarantees "quality of environment" through an average of 20 hours of individual support per person and labor environment checks for each company (they stop introducing companies where employees have resigned).The 93% retention rate supports this stance. It is suitable for those who want to maintain their own pace with one-on-one support.
Shushoku College (JAIC) is a type that breaks through the "entrance of the selection process" through a 5-day systematic group course and a group interview session where you can meet up to 20 companies without document screening. They have a support track record of 39,392 people, a retention rate of 92.1%, and are open to those aged 18-35 regardless of educational background. It is suitable for those who have been rejected at the document stage or those in their early 30s.The selection entry point
The criteria for choosing is "what is your biggest problem right now." If you are stuck at the document stage, choose Shushoku College; if you are afraid of failing in the work environment, choose UZUZ. Both are free, so if you are unsure, it is not too late to decide after consulting with both.
For the overall picture including other services, please see this summary article.