Even though job openings are on the rise, why can't people take the next step? We ask career experts and recruitment agents about the reality of the job market

As the labor shortage becomes more serious, the job market is becoming a so-called "seller's market," and the options for career changes are expanding. We spoke to Professor Kennosuke Tanaka of Hosei University, who continues to research career development, and Yuko Kumamoto and Daigo Matsubara of Recruit Agent, about trends in the job market and hints for taking the "next step."