JP7498937B2 - Recruitment support method, recruitment support device, recruitment support program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a recruitment support method, a recruitment support device, a recruitment support program, and a recording medium.

Methods and devices have been developed to enable companies and other employers to carry out effective recruiting activities. For example, there is a job information providing system that provides job information to a job seeker's information terminal accessed via a network, and displays a basic information display section that displays basic information including the name of the employer, a job information display section that displays job information related to the job the employer is looking for, a title display section that displays the title of a blog created by the employer, and a video information section that allows viewing of video information related to the basic information and job information, all laid out on one screen on a web page (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-109090 A

However, the technology of Patent Document 1 mentioned above (hereinafter, the prior art) does not have a standard for the arrangement of the items listed on the job posting laid out on the web page, making it difficult to grasp at a glance what the employer values in the job posting.

The object of the present invention is to provide a recruitment support method, a recruitment support device, a recruitment support program, and a recording medium that contribute to easily creating a job posting on a web page that indicates what employers value in recruiting.

A recruitment support method according to one embodiment of the present invention is a recruitment support method in a recruitment support system including a display device having a display medium and a recruitment support server connected via a communications network, the method including: using information of a plurality of categories classifying a plurality of description items which are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, displaying on the display medium information capable of setting a posting priority of the plurality of categories in video data including the job information which is the content of one or more of the description items ; and, when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, displaying on the display medium information capable of selecting one of a plurality of formats corresponding to the set posting priority among the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device.

A job recruitment support device according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a communication unit that communicates with a display device having a display medium, and a control unit that uses information on a plurality of categories that classify a plurality of description items, which are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device , to display on the display medium information that can set the posting priority of the plurality of categories in video data that contains the job information that is the content of one or more of the description items, and when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, displays on the display medium information that can select one of a plurality of formats that correspond to the set posting priority among the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device.

A recruitment support program according to one embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to execute a communication process for communicating with a display device having a display medium, and a control process for displaying on the display medium information capable of setting the posting priority of a plurality of categories in video data including the job information which is the content of one or more of the description items, using information of a plurality of categories which classify a plurality of description items which are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, and when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, displaying on the display medium information capable of selecting one of a plurality of formats which correspond to the set posting priority among the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device.

A recording medium according to one embodiment of the present invention records a recruitment support program that causes a computer to execute a communication process for communicating with a display device having a display medium, and a control process for displaying on the display medium information that can set the posting priority of multiple categories in video data including the job information that is the content of one or more of the listing items, using information of multiple categories that classify multiple listing items that are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, and, when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, displaying on the display medium information that can select one of multiple formats that correspond to the set posting priority among the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device.

The present invention can help employers easily create job postings on web pages that express what they value when recruiting.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a recruitment support system and a recruitment support device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing another example of the functional configuration of the recruitment support system and the recruitment support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a transition diagram of a display screen of a display medium for explaining the services provided by the recruitment support server according to the first embodiment of the present invention. A sequence diagram showing an example of a procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information between the recruitment support server and the display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of first table information that associates posting priorities with job posting format IDs according to the first embodiment of the present invention; A diagram showing an example of information that allows a user to select one job posting format from a plurality of job posting formats corresponding to the posting priority order set on the display medium. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display of an image showing a job posting previewed on a display medium. FIG. 1 is a flow diagram showing an example of the operation flow of the recruitment support server according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing another example of the operation flow of the recruitment support server according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display medium in which a first button for selecting each of a plurality of categories and an image showing a job posting format corresponding to the selected category are displayed. A sequence diagram showing an example of a procedure for transmitting and receiving information between the recruitment support server and the display device and for processing information in the first modification. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of the operation flow of the recruitment support server etc. in the first modification example. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing another example of the operation flow of the recruitment support server and the like in the first modified example. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display of a second button that allows a user to select whether or not to include each of a plurality of description items in a job posting on a display medium. A sequence diagram showing an example of a procedure for transmitting and receiving information between the recruitment support server and the display device and for processing information in the second modification. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of the operation flow of the recruitment support server etc. in the second modification example. A sequence diagram showing another example of the procedure for transmitting and receiving information between the recruitment support server and the display device and for processing information in the third modification. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing another example of the operation flow of the recruitment support server etc. in the third modification example. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of displaying information for which keywords related to the contents of a job posting can be set. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of operations of the recruitment support server 10 in Modification 5. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a set of job posting items on a display medium in which destination addresses are associated with each set of items. A diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a computer that realizes the functions of each unit by a program.

(How one aspect of the present invention was invented)

Conventional technology can increase the attention of job seekers by displaying basic information about the employer, the job information, the blog title, and video information related to the basic information and the job information in a single layout on a web page. However, when a job posting is created using conventional technology, there is no standard for the arrangement of the items listed on the job posting, making it difficult to understand at a glance what the employer values in the job posting. What the employer values is what the employer wants to appeal to job seekers.

In such cases, the job seeker who views the job posting must identify the characteristics of the job for themselves. This can lead to a misunderstanding between the employer and the job seeker regarding the job. This misunderstanding can occur, for example, when the philosophy that the employer company places importance on is not properly conveyed to the job seeker, or when the importance of the mission that the employer company wants to promote is not properly conveyed to the job seeker. Such a misunderstanding can hinder the matching between employers and job seekers, and can cause employees to voluntarily resign. On the other hand, when employers create job postings, it is difficult to effectively determine the layout of the job posting for each job posting. This is because there are no effective standards for matching the order in which the items listed on the job posting should be arranged.

The inventors of the present invention have found that even if a predetermined standard is set for the order of description items, if related description items are listed far apart, the things that the employer prioritizes in the job posting are not properly conveyed to the job seeker. Furthermore, the inventors of the present invention have found that when an employer creates a job posting on a website, it is cumbersome for the employer to consider the order of each description item on the web page one by one.

The inventors of the present invention then came up with a recruitment support device and recruitment support method that allows employers to easily create job postings that reflect what they value in recruiting by classifying the items listed on the job posting into multiple categories in advance and allowing job seekers to select which of the multiple categories they want to appeal to on a web page, and thus came up with the invention of one aspect of the present invention.

In this disclosure, the following terms are defined:

(This Service)
The recruiting support service provided by the recruiting support server in the present disclosure may be referred to as the present service. In the following description, the recruiting support service provided by the recruiting support server in the present disclosure may be referred to as the present service.

(user)
A user of this service is called a "user." Specifically, a user is a person who accesses a website related to this service and receives a specified service on the website. A specified service is, for example, a service in which job posting data is provided by setting the posting priority of multiple categories that classify the items listed on the job posting. A user may be, for example, a company or other employer.

(Job posting)
A job posting is a document in which an employer posts job information for job seekers to apply. In the present disclosure, a job posting may be information that a user who accesses a website related to this service can view on a web browser or the like. That is, a job posting may be electronic data that can be viewed on any display medium, as shown in FIG. 7 described below. A job posting may also be a printout of information viewed by a user on a web browser or the like using a printer. Note that, as described below, when a special meaning is given to the term job posting, further definitions may be provided in the explanation of the embodiments and modified examples.

(Items to be listed)
Each item of job information included in a job posting is called a "listed item." The listed items in a job posting may be set in advance by the provider of this service. The listed items in a job posting include statutory items that are required to be listed by laws such as the Employment Security Act, and optional items that employers can list at their discretion. Legal items include, for example, the name or title of the recruiter, job content, work location, and work hours. Optional items include, for example, the company's philosophy, the ratio of male to female employees, the ratio of engineers, the products they are responsible for, and whether or not wearing a uniform is mandatory.

The definitions of terms used in this disclosure have been explained above. If a special meaning is given to a defined term, it may be further defined in the description of the embodiments and variations.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments, components having the same functions are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted. The embodiment described below shows one specific example of the present disclosure. The configurations shown in the embodiments, the processes or the order of processes in the flow charts, etc. are merely examples, and do not limit the technology of the present disclosure.

(Embodiment 1)
The configurations of a recruitment support system 1 and a recruitment support device 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a recruitment support system 1 and a recruitment support device 100 according to embodiment 1 of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing another example of the functional configuration of a recruitment support system 1 and a recruitment support device 100 according to embodiment 1 of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the recruitment support system 1 includes a recruitment support device 100, a display device 200, and a storage device 300. In FIG. 1, the recruitment support device 100 is also referred to as a recruitment support server 10. The storage device 300 may also be referred to as a storage server 300.

The recruitment support device 100 comprises a communication unit 101 and a control unit 102. The communication unit 101 and the control unit 102 are connected to each other by wire or wirelessly. The display device 200 comprises a display medium 201, an input unit 202, a communication unit 203, a memory 204, and a control unit 205. Each element included in the display device 200 is connected to some or all of the other elements by wire or wirelessly based on the design specifications.

In FIG. 1, the recruitment support device 100 is the recruitment support server 10, but as in the example configuration of the recruitment support system 1 shown in FIG. 2, a configuration including the recruitment support device 100 and the storage device 300 may be referred to as the recruitment support server 10.

The recruitment support server 10 is, for example, a computer or recording medium that has the function of providing the display device 200 with the information necessary to display multiple categories and multiple job posting formats (described below) on the display medium 201 via a communications network, and providing services based on that information. The recruitment support server 10 is realized, for example, by a combination of a general-purpose computer and software that performs the operations described in this embodiment.

Note that there may be multiple recruitment support servers 10 and storage devices 300 shown in FIG. 1, and multiple recruitment support servers 10 shown in FIG. 2, and the functions may be distributed among them.

In the following description, when the recruiting support server 10 is referred to, it includes both the system configuration shown in FIG. 1 and the system configuration shown in FIG. 2. In other words, whether or not the recruiting support server 10 includes a storage device 300 does not limit the present invention. Furthermore, in the system shown in FIG. 1, the recruiting support server 10 can be read as the recruiting support device 100.

In Figures 1 and 2, the communication unit 101 in the recruitment support device 100 is connected to the communication unit 203 in the display device 200 via a communication network, and has the function of transmitting and receiving information. The communication network refers to a network composed of electric communication lines. The communication network may be a wired communication network or a wireless communication network. The communication network includes, for example, the Internet, a dedicated line, a LAN (Local Area Network), etc.

The display device 200 is an information device that has a function of displaying information such as multiple categories that classify the items listed on a job posting and multiple job posting formats that correspond to a set posting priority on a display medium 201. The display device 200 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a dedicated terminal, etc.

The display medium 201 may be, for example, a two-dimensional display, or a three-dimensional display in virtual reality, mixed reality, or the like. The two-dimensional display may be a liquid crystal display, an organic electroluminescence display, or the like, and the type of display does not limit the present invention. The display medium 201 may be an external display of the display device 200.

The input unit 202 has a function for selecting the display content on the display medium 201 and a function for inputting or editing characters. The input unit 202 accepts input from the user.

Specifically, the input unit 202 may be, for example, at least one of a keyboard, a mouse, a hardware button, a touch operation using a touch panel, a stylus pen using a touch panel, an input based on detection of the user's line of sight, and a voice input. The keyboard may be an externally connected physical keyboard or a software keyboard on a touch panel. In addition, when the display medium 201 is a three-dimensional display in virtual reality, mixed reality, or the like, information input or information selection may be based on a dedicated controller, a user's gesture, or the like.

The communication unit 203 is connected to the communication unit 101 via a communication network, and receives signals or information from the recruitment support server 10. The signals or information that the communication unit 203 receives from the communication unit 101 include information on multiple categories that classify the items to be described, and information on the job posting format. The communication unit 203 may be, for example, a communication module that includes an antenna for wireless communication, or a communication module for wired communication.

The memory 204 may store information received by the communication unit 203 from the recruitment support server 10. When the communication unit 203 receives various application software described below, the memory 204 may store various application software.

The control unit 205 performs various controls on the display device 200. For example, the control unit 205 controls the function of the communication unit 203 to receive information from the recruitment support server 10, stores the received information in the memory 204, and causes the input unit 202 to receive input by the user. The control unit 205 also displays predetermined information on the display medium 201 based on, for example, information of multiple categories and information in a job posting format, as well as instructions from various applications or the recruitment support device 100.

Note that the technology by which the control unit 205 displays information such as multiple categories and job posting formats on the display medium 201 is well known, so a detailed explanation will be omitted.

The control unit 205 may be a control circuit that controls each unit by an electrical signal. Specifically, the control unit 205 may be configured by an integrated circuit such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 205 may also be realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 205 may be a web browser, for example.

The storage device 300 stores, for example, information on the items to be described in a job posting, information on multiple categories, and information on the job posting format. The storage device 300 may store various application software. The various application software may, for example, cause the services provided by the recruitment support server 10 to be executed standalone on the display device 200 in response to a user request. The various application software may also be, for example, source code such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (registered trademark), etc. that is loaded and run on a web browser installed on a client PC.

The recruitment support device 100 includes a communication unit 101 and a control unit 102. The communication unit 101 communicates with a communication unit 203 in the display device 200. The communication unit 101 has a function of receiving information from the storage device 300. The communication between the recruitment support device 100 and the storage device 300 may be wired or wireless.

The communication unit 101 may be, for example, a communication module including an antenna for wireless communication, or a communication module for wired communication.

The control unit 102 uses information of multiple categories stored in the storage device 300 to cause the display medium 201 to display information capable of setting the posting priority order in multiple categories of job postings. Specifically, the control unit 102 transmits information of multiple categories stored in the storage device 300 to the communication unit 203 by controlling the communication unit 101 based on a request from a user using the display device 200. In such a case, the control unit 102 may transmit various application software to the communication unit 203 by controlling the communication unit 101.

In addition, when the control unit 102 detects that posting priorities for multiple categories have been set on the display medium 201, it causes the display medium 201 to display information that allows the user to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priorities among all job posting formats stored in the storage device 300.

The control unit 102 may be a control circuit that controls each unit by an electrical signal. Specifically, the control unit 102 may be configured by an integrated circuit such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 102 may also be realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). Details of the functions of the control unit 102 will be described later.

Figure 3 shows a transition diagram of the display screen of the display medium 201 for explaining the services provided by the recruitment support server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Below, the contents of basic services among the services provided by the recruitment support server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to Figure 3.

This service may be provided, for example, by a user accessing a website related to this service. In such a case, this service displays, on a web browser or the like, multiple categories 30 and information 31 that allows the setting of posting priorities in job postings for multiple categories, as shown in the display medium 201a in FIG. 3.

In this service, the items listed on a job posting are classified into multiple categories in advance. Specifically, the multiple categories are created by classifying the items listed on the job posting into categories that are mutually related.

For example, among the items to be described, items related to the employer's thoughts, such as the company philosophy, company ideology, and business objectives, may be classified into the first category 30a in FIG. 3. For example, among the items to be described, items related to the business, such as the job type, overview of the job, specific content of the job, and product to be handled, may be classified into the second category 30b in FIG. 3. For example, items related to the human environment, such as the number of employees, the ratio of male to female employees, and employee introductions for the hiring department, may be classified into the third category 30c in FIG. 3. For example, items related to conditions and treatment, such as place of work, working hours, holidays, breaks, and overtime work, may be classified into the fourth category 30d in FIG. 3.

In the above description, categories 30 are described as being four categories, but the number of categories may be any number, and does not limit the present invention. Also, in FIG. 3, the names given to the first category 30a to the fourth category 30d are examples, and do not limit the present invention. The names of the categories and the method of classifying the items listed do not limit the present invention, and may be determined by the provider of this service.

When the user uses the input unit 202 to hover the mouse over each of the multiple categories 30 displayed on the display medium 201a, the items classified into each of the categories 30a to 30d may be displayed on the display medium 201a.

The posting priority in a job posting of multiple categories 30 is the order of categories that the user creating the job posting wants to promote to job seekers in the job posting. In other words, the posting priority is the order of categories that the user places importance on in the job posting. Information 31 that allows the posting priority to be set is information that allows the user to set the posting priority of multiple categories 30, and may be, for example, a pull-down menu displayed in one-to-one correspondence with each category 30 as shown in FIG. 3.

Note that the display form of the information 31 for which the publication priority can be set in FIG. 3 is an example and does not limit the present disclosure. The information 31 may be, for example, an area in which the user can input a number indicating the publication priority using the input unit 202.

Note that in the explanation of FIG. 3, a case has been described in which multiple categories 30 and information 31 for which a posting priority can be set are displayed on the display medium 201a, but in an embodiment of the present invention, it is sufficient if the posting priority of the categories 30 can be set on the display medium 201a. For example, only multiple categories 30 may be displayed on the display medium 201a, and the user may use a touch panel to change the order of the multiple categories 30 displayed on the display medium 201a, thereby making it possible to set the posting priority of the multiple categories 30. In such a case, the multiple categories 30 displayed on the display medium 201 are also information 31 for which a posting priority can be set.

When a posting priority order is set for multiple categories 30, information 32 may be displayed that allows the user to select one of the multiple job posting formats that corresponds to the set posting priority order, as shown on display medium 201b. The information 32 includes images showing each of the multiple job posting formats. The user may be able to select one job posting format by using input unit 202 to select one of the images showing each of the multiple job posting formats included in the information 32.

In FIG. 3, it has been described that after multiple categories 30 are displayed on the display medium 201a, the page transitions to a screen that displays information 32 that allows one job posting format to be selected from multiple job posting formats, but this is not limited to this. In other words, multiple categories 30 and information 32 that allows one job posting format to be selected from multiple job posting formats may be displayed on the same screen at the same time.

In such a case, the types of multiple job posting formats displayed on the same screen may be changed on the display medium 201 each time the posting priority of multiple categories is changed. Furthermore, multiple description items classified into multiple job posting formats may be displayed on the same screen. In such a case, when the posting priority of multiple categories is changed using the input unit 202, the order of the multiple description items displayed on the same screen may be changed according to the posting priority of the multiple categories.

In this way, in this service, multiple categories that classify the items to be written on a job posting are displayed on the display medium 201, and the user sets the posting priority order for the multiple categories of job postings, and information that allows the user to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that emphasize what the user values in a job posting is displayed on the display medium 201. This makes it easy for the user to create job posting data that expresses what the user values in a job posting.

When the user first accesses the website of this service, for example, an initial value of the posting priority may be set for each of the multiple categories 30. In this case, when the user first accesses the website of this service, the image information 32 may be information corresponding to the initial value of the posting priority.

In the above explanation, when the posting priority of multiple categories is set on the display medium 201, multiple job posting formats are recommended on the display medium 201. However, it is also possible to recommend one job posting format.

Note that this service only needs to use the recruitment support server 10 to display on the display medium 201 information that allows the setting of posting priorities for multiple categories, and information that allows the selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priorities, and the manner in which the service is provided does not limit the present invention. For example, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit application software that operates standalone without using a web browser to the display device 200, and various services may be provided on the display medium 201 using the downloaded application software.

Figure 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the procedure for transmitting and receiving information between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 and processing information. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of first table information that associates the posting priority of a category with the ID of a recommended job posting format. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of information that allows a job posting format to be selected from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the posting priority set on the display medium 201. Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of a job posting selected by a user on the display medium 201.

In FIG. 5, the first table information is shown for an example in which the number of categories is four. For example, the posting priority (1, 2, 3, 4) indicates that the posting priority of category 1 is first, the posting priority of category 2 is second, the posting priority of category 3 is third, and the posting priority of category 4 is fourth. The first table information in FIG. 5 is an example, and the method of associating the number of categories, the set posting priority, and the recommended job posting format does not limit the present invention.

Below, the transmission and reception of information and information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 will be described with reference to Figures 4 to 7.

In the following explanation, the display of specified text information or image information on the display medium 201 is controlled by various programs that are transmitted from the recruitment support server 10 to the display device 200 and then stored in the memory 204, which is equivalent to the recruitment support server 10 directly or indirectly controlling the display of the specified text information or image information.

In other words, in an embodiment of the present invention, the control by the various programs provided to the display device 200 from the recruitment support server 10 and the control by the recruitment support server 10 may be referred to as control by the recruitment support server 10, etc. Even if it is simply referred to as control by the recruitment support server 10, it may be interpreted to have the same meaning as control by the recruitment support server 10, etc.

As shown in FIG. 4, in order to receive this service, a user uses the input unit 202 to request the recruitment support server 10 to transmit information that allows the user to set the posting priority of multiple categories (step S401). This request may be, for example, a request made by a user of this service pressing a button for setting the job posting format on a display medium 201 that displays a specific page on a website related to this service.

Next, the recruitment support server 10, which has received a request from the display device 200, transmits information that allows the posting priority to be set to the display device 200 (step S402). In this case, the display device 200 may store the information received from the recruitment support server 10 in the memory 204. Note that in the following description, the display device 200 may store each piece of information received from the recruitment support server 10 in the memory 204.

The information for which posting priority can be set may be stored in the storage device 300. In the case of the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, the recruitment support server 10 may receive the information from the storage device 300 and transmit it to the display device 200. In the case of the system configuration shown in FIG. 2, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit the information stored within the server to the display device 200.

In addition, in step S402, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit to the display device 200 initial values of the posting priorities for multiple categories, together with information that allows the posting priorities to be set, and image information indicating multiple job posting formats that correspond to the initial values.

As a result, when multiple categories 30 and image information 32 showing multiple job posting formats shown in FIG. 3 are displayed together on one page of the display medium 201, the user can view multiple recommended job posting formats from the start of this service.

Next, the display device 200 displays multiple categories and information for which posting priorities can be set on the display medium 201 based on the information for which priorities can be set received from the recruitment support server 10 (step S403).

In addition, if in step S402 the recruitment support server 10 transmits information on the initial value of the posting priority and image information showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial value to the display device 200, in step S403 the display device 200 may display at least the initial value of the posting priority on the display medium 201.

Next, when the display device 200 detects that a posting priority has been set on the display medium 201 using the input unit 202, the display device 200 displays a posting priority corresponding to the detection result on the display medium 201 (step S404). Furthermore, the display device 200 transmits information on the set posting priority to the recruitment support server 10 (step S405).

In such a case, the display device 200 may be triggered by detecting that a posting priority has been set on the display medium 201, and transmit information about the set posting priority to the recruitment support server 10. The display device 200 may also be triggered by pressing a predetermined button (not shown) displayed on the display medium 201 by an operation using the input unit 202, and transmit information about the set posting priority to the recruitment support server 10. The timing at which the information about the set posting priority is transmitted does not limit the present invention.

Next, based on the received posting priority information, the recruitment support server 10 extracts multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority information from among all job posting formats stored in the storage device 300 (step S406). Specifically, based on the information in the first table shown in FIG. 5, the recruitment support server 10 extracts format IDs that correspond to the set posting priority information. The information in the first table shown in FIG. 5 may be stored in the storage device 300.

Next, the recruitment support server 10 transmits information on multiple job posting formats corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200 (step S407). Specifically, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit image information showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200 for the purpose of previewing the job posting formats. The image information is used to display information on the display medium 201 that allows selection of one job posting format. Note that the job posting format corresponding to the extracted ID means the job posting format that corresponds to the set posting priority.

Next, the display device 200 displays on the display medium 201 information that allows the user to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority order (step S408).

The information that allows the selection of one job posting format may be, for example, information 606 in which multiple images each showing multiple job posting formats 600 are arranged so that one image can be selected from the multiple images, as shown in FIG. 6.

Specifically, the information that allows the selection of one job posting format may include check boxes 605 displayed corresponding to each of a plurality of images showing each of a plurality of job posting formats 600, as shown in FIG. 6. In such a case, one job posting format may be selected by selecting any check box using the input unit 202.

In addition, the information for selecting one job posting format may simply be a display of multiple images each showing one of multiple job posting formats 600 arranged side by side, and one job posting format may be selected by using the input unit 202 to select an image showing an arbitrary job posting format with a touch panel or mouse, etc. The means for selecting one job posting format does not limit the present invention.

In the following description, for example, four categories are given as examples of multiple categories, and the posting priority of the first category is set to first, the posting priority of the second category to second, the posting priority of the third category to third, and the posting priority of the fourth category to fourth. However, the number, types, and posting priorities of categories in FIG. 6 are merely examples. For example, an image showing a job posting format that includes the first category 601, the second category 602, and the third category 603, but does not include the fourth category 604, may be included in the information 606 that allows selection of one job posting format.

The items may also be listed together in an area of the job posting that is assigned to the category to which the items belong. The order in which the items are listed in the area assigned to each category may be arbitrary and does not limit the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, in each of the images 600 showing multiple job posting formats, the first category, which has the first posting priority set, may be posted with priority over other categories.

For example, the occupancy rate of the first category 601a to 601e in the job posting may be higher than the occupancy rate of the job posting of each of the categories 602 to 604 other than the first category. For example, the occupancy rate of the first category 601f in the job posting may be equal to or higher than the occupancy rate of the job posting of each of the categories 602 to 604 other than the first category. For example, the posting position of the first category 601a to 601f in the job posting may be higher than the posting position of the job posting of each of the categories 602 to 604 other than the first category.

In this way, the posting priority does not have to be the order of the positions in which each category is posted in the job posting format. For example, if the occupancy rate of the first category 601 in the job posting is higher than the occupancy rate of the other categories, the posting position of the first category 601 in the job posting does not have to be the top, and may be placed in the center, for example. On the other hand, if the occupancy rate of the first category 601 in the job posting is the same as the occupancy rate of the other categories, the posting position of the first category 601 in the job posting may be the top.

Note that, although the above describes the relationship between the first category 601 and categories with lower posting priority, the same may be true for the relationship between the second category 602 and categories with lower posting priority.

This allows users to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the posting priority they set, and easily create a job posting on a web page that reflects what they prioritize when recruiting.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, multiple images 600 showing multiple job posting formats may be displayed arranged in a predetermined order on the display medium 201.

For example, on the display medium 201, a job posting format that does not include a category set to the lowest position in the posting priority order may be displayed higher than a job posting format that includes a category set to the lowest position.

Specifically, in FIG. 6, images 600a to 600d showing a job listing format include a first category 601 and a second category 602, but do not include a fourth category 604. On the other hand, images 600e to 600f showing a job listing format include a fourth category 604 in addition to the first category 601 and the second category 602. Images 600a to 600d showing a job listing format that does not include the fourth category 604 are displayed higher on the web page than images 600e to 600f showing a job listing format that includes the fourth category 604. "Higher" on the page may mean, for example, the topmost paragraph of a multiple paragraph structure, or the leftmost position.

This allows users, when viewing multiple job posting formats on a web page, to view from the top down the formats that emphasize the items that employers consider important when writing a job posting.

In addition, for example, on the display medium 201, a job posting format in which a first category set to the first position in the posting priority order occupies a first area ratio of the job posting may be displayed higher than a job posting format in which the first category occupies a second area ratio that is equal to or less than the first area ratio of the job posting.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, in image 600a showing a job posting format, the first area ratio that the first category 601a occupies in the job posting is higher than the second area ratio that the first category 601b occupies in the job posting in image 600b showing a job posting format. Job posting format 600a in which the first category occupies the first area ratio of the job posting is displayed higher than job posting format 600b in which the first category occupies the second area ratio of the job posting. The same applies to the relationship between image 600b and image 600c, image 600c and image 600d, etc.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, the second area ratio of the first category 601e in image 600e showing the job posting format is equal to or less than the first area ratio of the first category 601d in image 600d showing the job posting format. Then, job posting format 600d in which the first category occupies the first area ratio of the job posting is displayed higher than job posting format 600e in which the first category occupies the second area ratio of the job posting.

In this way, on the display medium 201, a job posting format in which the first category occupies a first area ratio of the job posting is displayed higher than a job posting format in which the first category occupies a second area ratio that is equal to or less than the first area ratio of the job posting. This allows a user, when viewing multiple job posting formats on a web page, to view from the top down the formats that more strongly emphasize the items that the employer considers important in the job posting.

In FIG. 6, the information 606 from which one job posting format can be selected is described as being in a grid view, but it may also be in a list view. Also, it may be in a slide view in which each of the images 600 showing a plurality of job posting formats is displayed in sequence. The display mode of the information 606 does not limit the present invention.

Furthermore, the information enabling selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats corresponding to the set posting priority may be, for example, information enabling a user to use the input unit 202 to display on the display medium 201 a job posting format other than the one job posting format from among the multiple job posting formats when a specific job posting format from among the multiple job posting formats is displayed on the display medium 201 in response to the setting of posting priorities for multiple categories using the input unit 202.

In such a case, the order in which the job posting formats are displayed on the display medium 201 among the multiple job posting formats may be, for example, from the top to the bottom in the information 606 in which one job posting format can be selected as shown in FIG. 6.

In addition, the information that allows the selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority order may be displayed on the same screen at the same time as the multiple categories 30 and multiple description items. In such a case, a predetermined one of the multiple job posting formats may be displayed on the display medium 201 as a preview image. The user may then be able to use the input unit 202 to cause the display medium 201 to display, as a preview image, a job posting format other than the one job posting format from the multiple job posting formats.

Each page on the website related to this site may be scrollable. For example, in FIG. 6, multiple job posting formats 600 may be displayed by operating a scroll bar or touch panel (not shown). The job posting format may be composed of multiple pages instead of one page. In such a case, the occupancy rate of each category may be treated as the area rate relative to the total area of the multiple pages.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 4, next, when the display device 200 detects that a job posting format has been selected using the input unit 202 on the display medium 201 (step S409), it transmits information identifying the selected job posting format to the recruitment support server 10 (step S410). The information identifying the job posting format may be ID information in the first table 501 stored in the storage device 300.

The selection of one job posting format may be, for example, the selection of one check box out of the multiple check boxes 605. The selection of one job posting format may also be, for example, the selection of an image showing one job posting format using a touch panel. The method of selecting one job posting format out of multiple job posting formats on the display medium 201 does not limit the present invention.

Next, the job listing support server 10 transmits job listing data corresponding to the information identifying the selected job listing format to the display device 200 (step S411). In this case, the job listing data may be stored in, for example, the storage device 300.

Next, the display device 200, which has received the job posting data, uses the control unit 205 to display the job posting selected by the user on the display medium 201 (step S412).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a job posting displayed on the display medium 201. In FIG. 7, the job posting 700 lists, for example, a first category 601 and a second category 602. The first category 601 lists items classified into the first category. The second category 602 lists items classified into the second category. In FIG. 7, the job posting 700 is described as having one page, but the job posting 700 may also have multiple pages. The data of the job posting 700 may be created and output in a format that allows the job seeker to view it on a two-dimensional display such as an LCD screen, or may be created and output in a format that allows the job seeker to view it on a three-dimensional display such as virtual reality or mixed reality.

In step S407, image information showing the extracted multiple job listing formats 600 is sent for preview purposes. However, the job listing data for each of the multiple job listing formats may be sent together with the image information for preview purposes. In such a case, the transmission and reception in steps S410 and S411 can be omitted.

The various programs for executing this service on the display device 200 are transmitted from the recruitment support server 10 to the display device 200 as appropriate. The timing at which the various programs for executing this service are transmitted to the display device 200 does not limit the present invention. In the case of a website, the transmission of the various programs for realizing basic functions may be completed at the time the provision of the service begins.

Note that FIG. 4 is an example of a procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information. For example, in FIG. 4, steps S404 to S408 may be repeated multiple times in response to a request from a user.

Above, we have explained the transmission and reception of information and the information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 with reference to Figures 4 to 7.

Figure 8 is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of operations of the recruitment support server 10 according to embodiment 1. Below, the processing procedure of the basic operations of the recruitment support server 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 8.

Note that each flow diagram described below merely illustrates, as an example, the steps necessary to explain the processing procedures for the operation of the job search support server 10 according to the present disclosure. This does not preclude steps relating to the processing of other operations from being appropriately inserted between the steps of each flow diagram, as long as the functionality of the embodiment of the present invention is exercised.

When a system for providing a service is constructed, the user interface is generally executed by an event-driven program, but for the sake of convenience, the flow diagrams in the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily described based on an event-driven flow diagram. Furthermore, generally, an event is generated by the display device 200, but may be generated by the recruitment support server 10. Event processing may be performed by the display device 200, or may be performed by the recruitment support server 10. In other words, the subject of event generation or event processing does not limit the present invention. The above explanation of the flow diagram may be applied to the flow diagrams described below.

In FIG. 8, the recruitment support server 10 uses information on multiple categories that classify multiple items in a job posting stored in the storage device 300 to display information on the display medium 201 that allows the setting of posting priorities in multiple categories of job postings (step S801).

Next, it is determined whether or not the posting priority order for job postings of multiple categories has been set using the input unit 202 (step S802). If the posting priority order has not been set (step S802: NO), the system will wait until the posting priority order is set.

On the other hand, when it is detected that a posting priority has been set (step S802: YES), information that allows a user to select one job posting format from among all job posting formats stored in the storage device 300 that correspond to the set posting priority is displayed on the display medium 201 (step S803).

Next, it is determined whether or not one job posting format has been selected on the display medium 201 (step S804), and when it is detected that one job posting format has been selected (step S804: YES), the job posting 700 selected by the user is displayed on the display medium 201 based on the job posting data sent by the recruitment support server 10 (step S805).

On the other hand, if a job posting format is not selected (step S804: NO), it is determined whether the posting priorities of multiple categories have been reset (step S806). If the posting priorities have not been reset (step S806: NO), the system will wait until a job posting format is selected. On the other hand, when it is detected that the posting priorities have been reset (step S806: YES), the recruitment support server 10 causes the display medium 201 to display information that allows a job posting format to be selected from the multiple job posting formats that correspond to the reset posting priorities (step S803).

The above describes an example of the processing procedure of the recruitment support server 10 according to embodiment 1.

Figure 9 is a flow diagram showing another example of the flow of operations of the recruitment support server 10 according to embodiment 1. Figure 9 is a flow diagram showing a case where, in step S402, initial values of posting priority and information of images showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial values are transmitted to the display device 200 together with information capable of setting the posting priority of multiple categories.

Below, with reference to FIG. 9, another example of the processing procedure of the basic operation of the job recruitment support server 10 according to this embodiment will be described. Note that in the processing steps in FIG. 9, the same steps as those in FIG. 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 9, first, the recruitment support server 10 uses information on a number of categories that classify the multiple items listed in the job posting stored in the storage device 300, as well as initial values of the posting priority and image information showing multiple job posting formats that correspond to the initial values, to display information for which posting priority can be set on the display medium 201 (step S901).

In such a case, in addition to the multiple categories, at least the initial value of the posting priority is also displayed on the display medium 201. Furthermore, when the information 30 indicating the multiple categories and the image information 32 indicating the multiple job posting formats shown in FIG. 3 are also displayed on the display medium 201, multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial value of the posting priority are further displayed on the display medium 201.

Next, it is determined whether a posting priority has been set (step S902), and if a posting priority has not been set (step S902: NO), it is determined whether a job posting format has been selected from a number of job posting formats corresponding to the initial value of the posting priority (step S903). In this case, if a job posting format has not been selected (step S903: NO), the system will wait until a posting priority has been set (step S902).

On the other hand, when it is detected that one job posting format has been selected (step S903: YES), the job posting 700 selected by the user is displayed on the display medium 201 based on the job posting data sent by the recruitment support server 10 (step S904). The other processing steps are the same as those in FIG. 8, so their explanations are omitted.

Above, another example of the processing procedure of the recruitment support server 10 according to embodiment 1 has been described with reference to FIG. 9.

In the above description, it is assumed that a posting priority is set for all of the multiple categories 30 shown in FIG. 3, but this is not limited to the above. In other words, a posting priority may be set for at least two of the multiple categories.

In such a case, the first table information shown in FIG. 5 may include the correspondence between the posting priority and the ID when a posting priority is set for at least two of the multiple categories. In such a case, for example, when the posting priority of category 1 is first, the posting priority of category 2 is second, and the posting priority of other categories is not set, the posting priority may be indicated as (1, 2, null, null), and one or more corresponding format IDs may be managed using the first table. Note that "null" is an example of a symbol indicating that a posting priority has not been selected, and other symbols may be used to indicate that a posting priority has not been set.

In such a case, when a posting priority is not set for one category, the category may be treated as having the lowest posting priority. On the other hand, when a posting priority is not set for two or more categories, the multiple job posting formats displayed on the display medium 201 in step S408 may include multiple job posting formats corresponding to all possible permutations of the two or more categories for which a posting priority is not set.

For example, when the posting priority is set to (1, 2, null, null), multiple job posting formats recommended when the posting priority is set to (1, 2, 3, 4) and multiple job posting formats recommended when the posting priority is set to (1, 2, 4, 3) may be included in the information 606 that allows selection of one job posting format as shown in FIG. 6.

Note that setting the publication priority in step S404 shown in FIG. 4 may include setting the publication priority for at least two or more categories out of the multiple categories.

As described above, the recruitment support method using the recruitment support server 10 according to this embodiment is a recruitment support method in a recruitment support system 1 that includes a display device 200 having a display medium 201 and a recruitment support server 10 connected via a communication network, and uses information of multiple categories that classify multiple description items of job postings stored in a storage device 300 to display information on the display medium 201 that allows the setting of posting priorities for multiple categories of job postings, and when it is detected that a posting priority has been set, displays information on the display medium 201 that allows the selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority among all job posting formats stored in the storage device 300.

This will help employers easily create job postings on web pages that reflect what they value when recruiting.

In the above description, it has been described that only the screen of the application provided by this service is displayed on the display medium 201, but this is not limited to the above. In other words, an application other than the application of this service may be displayed in a separate window on the display medium 201. In such a case, the application of this service may be displayed within the display area of any one of the windows.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. Each modification is described below.

(Variation 1)
In the above explanation, the reason for extracting multiple job posting formats to be recommended to the user from all job posting formats stored in the memory device 300 is explained as being the set publication priority order. However, for example, the reason for extracting multiple job posting formats may also be the selection of which of multiple categories to emphasize in the job posting.

In other words, in a case where a first button capable of selecting each of a plurality of categories is displayed corresponding to each category on the display medium 201, when a selection using the first button is detected, information may be displayed on the display medium 201 that allows the selection of one job posting format from a plurality of job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority order and further includes a job posting format that posts only the one or more categories selected using the first button.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display of a first button 1002 that can select each of a plurality of categories 30 on the display medium 201, and a job posting format corresponding to the selected category. Figure 11 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the procedure for transmitting and receiving information between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 and processing information in the first variant.

Below, with reference to Figures 10 and 11, the transmission and reception of information and the information processing performed between the employment support server 10 and the display device 200 in variant example 1 will be described. Note that the contents of the transmission and reception of information and the information processing described in Figure 4 may be appropriately applied to Figure 11.

As shown in FIG. 10, for example, the display medium 201 includes a first display area 1000 and a second display area 1001. The first display area 1000 displays a plurality of categories 30, information 31 that allows the setting of the publication priority of the plurality of categories, and a first button 1002 that allows each of the plurality of categories 30 to be selected.

The second display area 1001 displays an image 1003 showing multiple job posting formats extracted by the recruitment support server 10 from all job posting formats stored in the storage device 30, based on the set posting priority and whether or not each of the first buttons 1002 has been selected. In addition, a check box 605 may be displayed in the second display area.

As shown in FIG. 11, in order for a user to receive this service, the user uses the input unit 202 to request the recruitment support server 10 to set the posting priority order for multiple categories and to transmit information that allows selection for each of the multiple categories (step S1101). The request may be made by pressing a button, as explained in FIG. 4.

Next, the recruitment support server 10, which has received a request from the display device 200, transmits to the display device 200 information that allows the setting of posting priority and information that allows selection for each of a number of categories (step S1102). As in FIG. 4, each piece of information may be stored in the storage device 300.

In addition, in step S1102, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit, for example, to the display device 200 information on an initial value of the posting priority order, an initial state of the selection state of multiple categories, and an image showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial value and the initial state. As a result, when multiple categories 30 and image information 32 showing multiple job posting formats shown in FIG. 3 are displayed together on one page of the display medium 201, the user can view multiple recommended job posting formats from the start of this service.

Next, the display device 200 may display the first display area 1000 and the second display area 1001 as shown in FIG. 10 based on the information received from the recruitment support server 10 (step S1103).

In addition, in step S1102, if the recruitment support server 10 transmits information on the initial value of the posting priority, information on the initial state of the selection state of multiple categories, and information on an image showing the initial value and multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial state to the display device 200, in step S1103, the display device 200 may display at least the initial value of the posting priority and the initial state of the selection state of multiple categories on the display medium 201.

Next, when the display device 200 detects that a publication priority has been set on the display medium 201 using the input unit 202 and that one or more categories have been selected using the first button 1002, it displays on the display medium 201 the priority and category selection status corresponding to the detection result (step S11004).

Then, information on the set posting priority and information on the category selection state by the first button 1002 are transmitted to the recruitment support server 10 (step S1105). As with the explanation in FIG. 4, the timing at which the set posting priority information and the like are transmitted to the recruitment support server 10 does not limit the present invention.

Next, based on the information transmitted from the display device 200, the recruitment support server 10 extracts multiple job posting formats corresponding to the information from among all job posting formats stored in the storage device 300 (step S1106).

Specifically, based on second table information that associates information indicating the posting priority of categories and the selection state of categories with the ID of a recommended job posting format, the recruitment support server 10 extracts a format ID that corresponds to the posting priority and the selection state of the category set using the input unit 202. The multiple job posting formats that correspond to the extracted format ID may include one or more job posting formats that include only the category selected by the first button 1002, and one or more job posting formats that include all categories.

Note that the second table may, for example, indicate a state in which the posting priority of category 1 is set to first, the posting priority of category 2 is set to second, the posting priority of category 3 is set to third, and the posting priority of category 4 is set to fourth, and only category 1 and category 2 are selected by the first button 1002 as (1, 2, null, null), and may manage the (1, 2, null, null) in association with the corresponding format ID. The second table may be stored in the storage device 300. The second table may include all the information of the first table, and may be stored in the storage device 300 in place of the first table. Alternatively, the second table may be stored in the storage device 300 together with the first table. Note that "null" is an example of a symbol indicating that a category is not in a selected state, and other symbols may be used to indicate that a category is not in a selected state.

Next, the recruitment support server 10 transmits information on the job posting format corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200 (step S1107). Specifically, similar to the explanation of step S407 in FIG. 4, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit image information showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200.

The procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information from step S1107 onwards may be similar to the procedure and content of steps S408 to S412 described in FIG. 4. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, in the second display area 1001, information that allows one job posting format to be selected from multiple job posting formats 1003 is displayed on the display medium 201. When the display device 200 detects that one job posting format has been selected on the display medium 201, the job posting 700 selected by the user is displayed on the display medium 201.

Note that the contents described in FIG. 6 may be applied to multiple job posting formats 1003 in the second display area 1001.

Above, with reference to Figures 10 and 11, we have explained the transmission and reception of information and the information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in variant example 1.

Figure 12 is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of operation of the recruitment support server 10 according to Modification 1. Below, the processing procedure of the operation of the recruitment support server 10 according to Modification 1 will be described with reference to Figure 12.

In FIG. 12, the recruitment support server 10 uses information on multiple categories that classify multiple items of a job posting stored in the storage device 300 to display information on the display medium 201 that allows the user to set the posting priority order for multiple categories of job postings, and further displays information that allows each of the multiple categories to be selected (step S1201).

Next, it is determined whether a posting priority has been set or whether each of a plurality of categories has been selected (step S1202), and if a posting priority has not been set or a category has not been selected, the system goes into a standby state (step S1202: NO). On the other hand, if a posting priority has been set or a category has been selected (step S1202: YES), one job posting format is displayed on the display medium 201 so that it can be selected from a plurality of job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority and selection state (step S1203).

Specifically, for example, when a posting priority is set and a selection using the first button 1002 is detected, the recruitment support server 10 displays on the display medium 201 information that allows the user to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority and that include a job posting format that posts only one or more categories selected using the first button.

Next, it is determined whether or not one job posting format has been selected on the display medium 201 (step S1204). If one job posting format has been selected (step S1204: YES), the job posting 700 selected by the user is displayed on the display medium 201 based on the job posting data sent by the recruitment support server 10 (step S1205).

On the other hand, when a job posting format is not selected (step S1204: NO), it is determined whether the posting priority or the category selection state has been reset (step S1206). When neither the posting priority nor the category selection state has been reset (step S1206: NO), a standby state is entered until a job posting format is selected (step S1204). On the other hand, when it is detected that either the posting priority or the selection state has been reset (step S1206: YES), information that allows a job posting format to be selected from a plurality of job posting formats corresponding to at least one of the reset posting priority and selection state is displayed on the display medium 201 (step S1203).

The above describes an example of the processing procedure of the recruitment support server 10 relating to variant example 1.

Figure 13 is a flow diagram showing another example of the flow of operations of the recruitment support server 10 relating to variant example 1. Figure 13 is a flow diagram when, in step S1102, information on the initial values of the posting priority order, the initial selection state of multiple categories, and images showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial values and the initial states are transmitted to the display device 200 together with information capable of setting the posting priority order of multiple categories.

Below, with reference to FIG. 13, another example of the processing procedure of the recruitment support server 10 according to the first modification will be described. Note that in the processing steps in FIG. 13, the same steps as those in FIG. 12 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 13, the recruitment support server 10 uses information on multiple categories stored in the storage device 300, as well as initial values for the posting priority, initial selection states for multiple categories, and image information showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial values and initial states, to display information that allows the posting priority and selection state to be set on the display medium 201 (step S1301).

In such a case, in addition to the multiple categories, at least the initial values of the posting priority and the selection state are also displayed on the display medium 201. Furthermore, when the information 30 indicating the multiple categories and the image information 32 indicating the multiple job posting formats shown in FIG. 3 are also displayed on the display medium 201, the initial values of the posting priority and the multiple job posting formats corresponding to the initial state of the category selection are further displayed on the display medium 201.

Next, it is determined whether a posting priority or selection status has been set (step S1302), and if it has not yet been set (step S1302: NO), it is determined whether a job posting format has been selected from a number of job posting formats that correspond to the initial value of the posting priority and the initial state of the selection status (step S1303). In this case, if a job posting format has not been selected (step S1303: NO), the system will wait until a posting priority or selection status is set (step S1302).

On the other hand, when it is detected that one job posting format has been selected (step S1303: YES), the job posting 700 selected by the user is displayed on the display medium 201 based on the job posting data sent by the recruitment support server 10 (step S1304). The other processing steps are the same as in FIG. 12, so their explanations are omitted.

Above, another example of the processing procedure of the recruitment support server 10 relating to variant example 1 has been described with reference to FIG. 13.

According to this variation 1, it is possible to select not only the posting priority in job postings of multiple categories, but also whether or not to include multiple categories in the job posting, and a recommended job posting format is extracted based on the posting priority and the category selection state. This provides a recruitment support service that makes it easy for the user, the employer, to select a job posting format that further emphasizes the items that the user considers important when recruiting.

The contents of this modified example 1 may be applied not only to the contents of the embodiment but also to the contents of the other modified examples.

(Variation 2)
In the above explanation, it was explained that multiple job posting formats are extracted based on the set publication priority order, but multiple job posting formats may also be extracted based on the selection result of which of the job posting items to include in the job posting.

In other words, in a case where a second button that allows the user to select whether or not to include each of a plurality of description items in the job posting is displayed corresponding to each of the description items on the display medium 201, when a selection using the second button is detected, information that allows the user to select one job posting format from a plurality of job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority order and that further correspond to the number of description items selected to be included in the job posting may be displayed on the display medium 201.

Figure 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the display medium 201 of multiple description items and a second button 1401 that allows the user to select whether or not to include each of the multiple description items in the job posting. Figure 15 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in the second variant.

Below, with reference to Figures 14 and 15, the transmission and reception of information and the information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in the second modification will be described. Note that the contents of the transmission and reception of information and the information processing described in Figure 4 may be appropriately applied to Figure 15.

As shown in FIG. 14, for example, the display medium 201 displays a number of description items 1400, a second button 1401 that allows the user to select whether or not to include each of the multiple description items 1400 in the job posting, and an area 1402 in which the content of each description item 1400 can be entered.

In FIG. 14, the description items 1400 that can be selected as to whether or not to include them in the job posting are optional items such as the company's philosophy, the ratio of male to female employees, and the ratio of engineers. Statutory items among the description items are not subject to selection as to whether or not to include them in the job posting. The content of the text entered in area 1402 may be displayed in the job posting 700 displayed on the display medium 201.

In addition, in FIG. 14, check boxes are displayed as second buttons 1401 that allow the user to select whether or not to include each of the multiple description items 1400 in the job posting, but the check boxes are merely one example of the display format of the second buttons 1401, and the display format of the second buttons 1401 does not limit the present invention.

The page displayed on the display medium 201 in FIG. 14 may be freely moved between, for example, the page displayed on the display medium 201 in FIG. 10 by selecting a menu button (not shown).

In addition, in FIG. 14, all second buttons 1401 may be checked in the initial state. For example, the user may be able to select items that they do not want listed in the job posting by unchecking the second buttons 1401 using the input unit 202.

As shown in FIG. 15, in order for a user to receive this service, the user uses the input unit 202 to request the recruitment support server 10 to transmit selectable information for each entry item (step S1501). The request may be made by pressing a button, as described in FIG. 4.

Next, the recruitment support server 10, which has received a request from the display device 200, transmits selectable information for each entry item to the display device 200 (step S1502). As in FIG. 4, each piece of information may be stored in the storage device 300.

Next, based on the information received from the recruitment support server 10, the display device 200 may display items 1400 to be described, a second button 1401 that can be selected for each item to be described, and an area 1402 in which content can be entered for each item to be described, as shown in FIG. 14 (step S1503).

Next, when the display device 200 detects that a selection has been made on the display medium 201 using the second button 1401 as to whether or not to include the description item in the job posting, the display device 200 displays the selection state of the description item corresponding to the detection result on the display medium 201 (step S1504). Then, information on the selection result of the description item is transmitted to the recruitment support server 10 (step S1505). As with the explanation in FIG. 4, the timing at which the information on the selection result of the description item is transmitted to the recruitment support server 10 does not limit the present invention.

Next, steps S401 to S405 shown in FIG. 4 are processed independently of the selection of whether or not to include each of the multiple description items in the job posting. Note that in FIG. 15, steps S401 to S405 are processed after steps S1501 to S1505 are processed, but steps S1501 to S1505 may be processed after steps S401 to S405 are processed.

Next, the employment support server 10 extracts, from among all the description items stored in the storage device 300, multiple job posting formats that correspond to the selection result information for each description item received in step S1505 and the posting priority information received in step S405 (step S1506). Specifically, based on the first table shown in FIG. 5, the format ID corresponding to the set posting priority is extracted, and further, from among the job posting formats that correspond to the extracted ID, multiple job posting formats are extracted based on predetermined criteria.

The specified criteria may be, for example, that when a selection is made not to include in the job posting a specified number or more of the items classified in the first category, which has the first posting priority set, a job posting format in which the area ratio of the first category in the job posting is equal to or greater than a specified value is not included in the multiple job posting formats to be recommended.

Next, the recruitment support server 10 transmits information on the job posting format corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200 (step S1507). Specifically, similar to the explanation of step S407 in FIG. 4, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit image information showing multiple job posting formats corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200.

The procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information from step S1507 onward may be the same as steps S408 to S412 described in FIG. 4. The specific procedure is the same as that described in FIG. 10, so a detailed description will be omitted.

Above, with reference to Figures 14 and 15, we have explained the information transmission and reception and information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in variant example 2.

Figure 16 is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of operation of the recruitment support server 10 according to Modification 2. Below, the processing procedure of the operation of the recruitment support server 10 according to Modification 2 will be described with reference to Figure 16.

In FIG. 16, the recruitment support server 10 uses information on multiple description items of a job posting stored in the storage device 300 to display information on the display medium 201 that allows the user to select whether or not to include optional items among the multiple description items in the job posting (step S1601). In this case, in the initial state, all optional items may be selected to be included in the job posting.

Next, it is determined whether the selection state of each of the optional items among the multiple description items has been changed (step S1602). If the determination result indicates that the selection state has been changed (step S1602: YES), the recruitment support server 10 then causes the display medium 201 to display the posting priority of the multiple categories in a configurable manner (step S1603).

Next, it is determined whether or not a publication priority has been set (step S1604), and if a publication priority has not been set (step S1604: NO), the system goes into a standby state until a publication priority is set.

On the other hand, when it is detected that a posting priority has been set on the display medium 201 (step S1604: YES), information that allows a job posting format to be selected from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority and the selection state of the description items is displayed on the display medium 201 (step S1605). Then, when it is detected that a job posting format has been selected on the display medium 201 (step S1606: YES), the job posting 700 selected by the user is displayed on the display medium 201 based on the job posting data sent by the recruitment support server 10 (step S1607).

On the other hand, in step S1606, if a job posting format is not selected (step S1606: NO), it is determined whether or not either the posting priority or the selection state of the description items has been reset (step S1608), and if neither has been reset (step S1608: NO), a standby state is entered until a job posting format is selected (step S1606). On the other hand, if the posting priority or the selection state of the description items has been reset (step S1608: YES), information that allows a job posting format to be selected from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the reset posting priority and selection state of the description items is displayed on the display medium 201 (step S1605).

When it is determined in step S1602 that there is no change in the selection state (step S1602: NO), i.e., when the initial state of listing all items in the job posting has been selected, information that allows the selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority order is subsequently displayed on the display medium 201 in steps S1609 and S1610 (step S1611).

Next, it is determined whether or not one job posting format has been selected (step S1612), and when it is detected that one job posting format has been selected (step S1612: YES), the job posting 700 is displayed on the display medium 201 (step S1607). On the other hand, when one job posting format has not been selected (step S1612: NO), it is determined whether or not the posting priority order or the selection status of the description items has been reset (step S1608).

The above describes an example of the processing procedure of the recruitment support server 10 relating to variant example 2.

According to this second variation, it is possible to select not only the posting priority order in multiple categories of job postings, but also whether or not to post multiple description items in the job posting, and a recommended job posting format is extracted based on the posting priority order and the selection state of the description items. This provides a recruitment support service that makes it easy for the user, the employer, to select a job posting format that further emphasizes the description items that the user considers important when recruiting.

When a selection is made using the second button 1401 and it is detected that the number of items listed in the first category, which is set to the first position in the publication priority order, is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, a message encouraging the user to increase the number of items listed in the first category may be displayed on the display medium 201.

This allows users to avoid creating job postings that do not reflect what the user, the employer, values in a job posting due to a small number of items that fall into categories with higher posting priority.

The fact that the number of listing items classified into the first category, which is set to the first position in the listing priority order, is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold may be detected by the display device 200 or the recruitment support server 10.

In FIG. 14, when the contents of multiple description items 1400 are input into area 1402 using input unit 202, a preview image of the job posting (not shown) may also be displayed at a predetermined position on display medium 201. For example, as the contents of description items 1400 are input into area 1402, the input contents may be reflected in the preview image of the job posting.

In such a case, when a job posting format has already been selected by setting the posting priority of the category, a preview image corresponding to the selected job posting format may be displayed on the display medium 201. On the other hand, when a job posting format has not yet been selected, a preview image corresponding to any job posting format may be displayed on the display medium 201.

The contents of this modified example 2 may be applied not only to the contents of the embodiment but also to the contents of the other modified examples.

(Variation 3)
In the description of the embodiment, multiple job posting formats were extracted based on the posting priority of the categories, but multiple job posting formats may also be extracted based on the number of characters, content, or writing format of the text information written in the description items of the job posting.

In other words, when the display medium 201 displays an area in which text information can be input into each of a plurality of description items using the input unit 202 provided in the display device 200, and it is detected that text information has been input, the display medium 201 may display information that allows the user to select one job posting format from a plurality of job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority and that also correspond to the number of characters, content, or description format of the input text information.

In such a case, the content of the text information may be, for example, the content of the occupation. Furthermore, the format in which the text information is written may be, for example, in the form of bullet points.

Figure 17 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in variant 3. The transmission and reception of information and information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in variant 3 will be described below with reference to Figure 17.

As shown in FIG. 17, in order for a user to receive this service, the user uses the input unit 202 to request the recruitment support server 10 to transmit information that allows the user to input text information for each entry item (step S1701). The request may be made by pressing a button, as described in FIG. 4.

Next, the recruitment support server 10, which has received a request from the display device 200, transmits information into which text can be input for each entry item to the display device 200 (step S1702). The information into which text can be input for each entry item may be, for example, area 1402 in FIG. 14. As in FIG. 4, each piece of information may be stored in the storage device 300.

Next, the display device 200 may display at least the description items 1400 and the area 1402 as shown in FIG. 14 based on the information received from the recruitment support server 10 (step S1703). Whether or not the second button 1401 is displayed does not limit the present invention.

Next, the display device 200 displays the character information input using the input unit 202 in the area 1402 on the display medium 201 (step S1704). The display device 200 then transmits the character information for each entry item to the recruitment support server 10 (step S1705). As with the explanation in FIG. 4, the timing at which the character information for the entry items is transmitted to the recruitment support server 10 does not limit the present invention.

Next, steps S401 to S405 shown in FIG. 4 are processed separately from the input of character information for each entry item. Note that, in FIG. 17, steps S1701 to S1705 are processed before steps S401 to S405 are processed, but steps S1701 to S1705 may be processed after steps S401 to S405 are processed.

Next, the employment support server 10 extracts multiple job posting formats from among all the description items stored in the storage device 300, which correspond to the number of characters, content, or description format of the text information received in step S1705 and the posting priority information received in step S405 (step S1706). Specifically, the job posting support server 10 extracts the format ID corresponding to the posting priority set in the first table shown in FIG. 5, and further extracts multiple job posting formats based on predetermined criteria from among the job posting formats corresponding to the extracted ID.

The specified criteria may be, for example, that if the number of characters in the text information of all items classified in the first category, which has the first posting priority set, is equal to or less than a specified value, then a job posting format in which the area ratio of the first category in the job posting is equal to or greater than a specified value is not included in the multiple job posting formats to be recommended.

The predetermined criteria may be, for example, when the recruitment support server or the like determines that the description format of the text information of the description items is in bullet points, job listing formats that are not suitable for bullet points are not included in the multiple job listing formats to be recommended based on a label that is assigned to a format ID that is listed in advance in the first table of job listing formats. Note that information processing technology for determining whether the description format of text information is in bullet points is publicly known, so a detailed explanation is omitted.

The predetermined criteria may be, for example, determining whether the content of the text information of the description item is a job posting for an engineer, a designer, or a manager, and recommending a job posting format that is appropriate for the determination result based on a label previously assigned to a format ID listed in the first table of the job posting format. Note that information processing technology for determining the content of text information is publicly known, so a detailed description will be omitted.

Next, the recruitment support server 10 transmits information on the multiple job posting formats extracted based on the posting priority and the number of characters, content, or description format of the description items to the display device 200 (step S1707). Specifically, similar to the explanation of step S407 in FIG. 4, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit image information showing the multiple job posting formats corresponding to the extracted IDs to the display device 200.

The procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information from step S1707 onward may be the same as steps S408 to S412 described in FIG. 4. The specific procedure is the same as that described in FIG. 10, so a detailed description will be omitted.

Above, with reference to FIG. 17, the transmission and reception of information and the information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in variant example 3 have been described.

Figure 18 is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of operation of the recruitment support server 10 relating to variant 3. Below, the processing procedure of the operation of the recruitment support server 10 relating to variant 3 will be described with reference to Figure 18.

In FIG. 18, the recruitment support server 10 uses information on multiple description items of a recruitment advertisement stored in the storage device 300 to display information into which text can be entered for each of the multiple description items on the display medium 201 (step S1801). The information into which text can be entered for each description item may be, for example, the area 1402 in FIG. 14.

Next, it is determined whether or not text information has been input for each of the multiple description items on the display medium 201 (step S1802), and if no text information has been input (step S1802: NO), the system enters a standby state until text information is input. On the other hand, if text information for a description item has been input (step S1802: YES), the recruitment support server 10 then causes the display medium 201 to display the posting priority of the multiple categories in a configurable manner (step S1803).

Next, it is determined whether or not a publication priority has been set (step S1804), and if a publication priority has not been set (step S1804: NO), the system goes into a standby state until a publication priority is set.

On the other hand, when it is detected that a posting priority has been set on the display medium 201 (step S1804: YES), information that allows a job posting format to be selected from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority and the number of characters, content, or description format of the text information of the description item is displayed on the display medium 201 (step S1805). Then, when a job posting format is selected on the display medium 201 (step S1806: YES), the job posting 700 selected by the user is displayed on the display medium 201 based on the job posting data sent by the recruitment support server 10 (step S1807).

On the other hand, in step S1806, if a job posting format is not selected (step S1806: NO), it is determined whether the posting priority has been reset or the text information of the description items has been updated (step S1808), and if neither resetting nor updating has been performed (step S1808: NO), the system goes into a standby state until a job posting format is selected (step S1806).

On the other hand, when the posting priority is reset or the text information of the description items is updated (step S1808: YES), information that allows the user to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the reset posting priority and the text information of the updated description items is displayed on the display medium 201 (step S1805).

The above describes an example of the processing procedure of the recruitment support server 10 relating to variant example 3.

According to this third variation, recommended job posting formats are extracted based not only on the posting priority order in multiple categories of job postings, but also on the number of characters, content, or description format of the text information entered into multiple description items. This provides a recruitment support service that makes it easy for users, who are employers, to select a job posting format that better appeals to the description items that they place importance on when recruiting.

When it is detected that the number of characters of the text information entered in the description item classified in the first category, which is set to the first place in the publication priority order, is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, a message encouraging the user to increase the number of characters in the description item classified in the first category may be displayed on the display medium 201.

This allows users to avoid creating job postings that do not express what the user, the employer, values in a job posting, due to less text information in the fields that fall into categories with higher posting priority.

The fact that the number of characters in the text information of the description item classified into the first category, which is set to the first position in the posting priority order, is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold may be detected by the display device 200 or the recruitment support server 10.

The contents of this modification example 3 may be applied not only to the contents of the embodiment but also to the contents of the other modifications.

(Variation 4)
In the description of the embodiment, multiple job posting formats were extracted based on the posting priority of the categories, but further, in order to post image data including at least one of still images and video for each description item, in cases where image data can be uploaded using input unit 202 on the website related to this service, multiple job posting formats may be extracted based on the number of images to be posted on one job posting.

That is, in a case where the input unit 202 of the display device 200 allows the user to select to post any image data on the job posting, when it is detected that a selection to post multiple image data has been made, the display medium 201 may display information that allows the user to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority order and are extracted based on the number of image data. Specifically, a format ID that corresponds to the posting priority order set in the first table shown in FIG. 5 is extracted, and multiple job posting formats are extracted based on predetermined criteria from among the job posting formats that correspond to the extracted ID.

The specified criteria may be, for example, when the number of image data associated with an item classified in the first category, which has the first posting priority set, is equal to or greater than a specified number, in order to ensure the number of characters in the text information of the item classified in the first category, only job listing formats whose occupancy rate in the job listings of the first category is equal to or greater than a specified value are included in the multiple job listing formats to be recommended.

This makes it easy to create a job posting on a web page that expresses what employers value when recruiting, even if the job posting contains a lot of image data.

The contents of this modification example 4 may be applied not only to the contents of the embodiment but also to the contents of the other modifications.

(Variation 5)
In the above explanation, it was explained that the contents of the items to be described in the job posting are created by the user using the input unit 202, but the text of the items to be described may also be automatically generated by the recruitment support server 10 by the user selecting keywords related to the job information from a number of predetermined keywords.

In other words, when information is displayed on the display medium 201 that allows multiple keywords related to the content of a job posting to be set using the input unit 202 provided in the display device 200, when it is detected that multiple keywords have been set, a sentence may be generated based on character information extracted from multiple job posting samples using the set keywords, and the generated sentence may be displayed on the display medium 201 as the content of at least one of the multiple description items of the job posting.

Figure 19 is a diagram showing an example of a display of information for which keywords related to the contents of a job posting can be set. Figure 20 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of operation of the recruitment support server 10 in variant 5. Below, the flow of operation of the recruitment support server 10 in variant 5 will be described with reference to Figures 19 and 20.

As shown in FIG. 20, the recruitment support server 10 uses multiple keyword information stored in the storage device 300 to display information on the display medium 201 that allows multiple keywords related to the content of the job posting to be set (step S2001). The information on which multiple keywords can be set may be, for example, screen information displayed on the display medium 201 in FIG. 19. Note that the screen on which multiple keywords can be set may be displayed when the user presses a specified button on another page of the website related to this service.

In the display medium 201 shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of keywords 1900 relating to the contents of the job posting are displayed. Specifically, for example, sales, marketing, and engineer are displayed on the display medium 201 as keywords relating to job type, and the user can set one of these keywords using the input unit 202. Also, for example, internet, finance, manufacturing, and other keywords relating to industry are displayed on the display medium 201, and the user can set one of these keywords using the input unit 202.

Note that the keywords 1900 shown in FIG. 19 are merely examples, and the specific names of the keywords do not limit the present invention. Also, in FIG. 19, the method of setting a keyword is described as checking a checkbox, but this is not the only possible method. The method of setting a keyword does not limit the present invention.

Returning to FIG. 20, next, it is determined whether or not a keyword 1900 has been selected for each item 1901 displayed on the display medium 201 (step S2002). When a keyword 1900 has not been selected (step S2002: NO), the system waits until a keyword 1900 is selected. On the other hand, when it is detected on the display medium 201 that a keyword 1900 has been selected (step S2002: YES), a sentence is generated that is the content of the item to be described based on character information extracted from multiple job posting samples using the keyword 1900 (step S2003).

The text generated based on the extracted character information may be the content of at least one of the multiple description items. For example, the content of some of the description items, such as the specific job content and job title, may be text based on the extracted character information, and the other description items may be generated by the user using the input unit 202.

Below, we explain how to generate sentences based on text information extracted from multiple sample job listings using keywords.

Each of the multiple keywords 1900 shown in FIG. 19 is assigned a vector value in advance. The vector value of the keyword 1900 is assigned to character information such as words, phrases, or sentences included in multiple job posting samples prepared in advance, using Doc2Vec technology or the like. In other words, if character information such as words, phrases, or sentences that appear in all the character information of the job posting samples prepared in advance contains the same word, etc. as the keyword 1900, the vector value assigned to the character information of the same word, etc. may be directly assigned to the keyword 1900. The multiple job posting samples and each vector value may be stored by the storage device 300.

In this disclosure, a sentence refers to a collection of textual information separated by a single period, or each item in a list. In this disclosure, a phrase refers to a part of a sentence formed by consecutive words. In other words, a sentence is a collection of sentences, a sentence is a collection of phrases, and a phrase is a collection of words.

In each job posting sample, the sentence for each description item may be given a predetermined label indicating which description item the sentence belongs to. For example, when generating a sentence for a first description item among multiple description items, the object for measuring the distance value from the synthesized vector value may be limited to the vector value of the sentence associated with the first description item among the sentences in the job posting sample. In such a case, a predetermined label given to the sentence in the job posting sample indicating which description item the sentence belongs to may be used.

When the user sets keywords 1900 for each item 1901 using the input unit 202, information on the set keywords 1900 is sent from the display device 200 to the recruitment support server 10. The recruitment support server 10 reads out the vector values of each of the received keywords from the storage device 300 and combines the vector values. Then, from among the vector values assigned to words, etc. included in the multiple job posting samples stored in the storage device 300, it extracts vector values whose distance value from the combined vector value is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value.

When vector values are extracted, the vector values of a sentence may be extracted. In such a case, the sentence may be treated as an automatically generated sentence and displayed on the display medium 201 as the contents of multiple description items of the job posting. Note that when multiple vector values are extracted, there are multiple sentences corresponding to each of the vector values. In such a case, the multiple sentences may be displayed on the display medium 201 as multiple automatically generated sentences, and the user may use the input unit 202 to select which sentence to use as the sentence for the description item of the job posting.

In other words, in a case where multiple sentences are displayed on the display medium 201 for any item to be described, and information is displayed that allows one sentence to be selected from the multiple sentences using the input unit 202, when it is detected that one sentence has been selected, a job posting with the selected sentence as the content of the arbitrary item to be described may be displayed on the display medium 201.

On the other hand, when vector values are extracted, the extraction target may be the vector value of a word or phrase. In such a case, sentences may be automatically generated using the extracted words or phrases. In such a case, sentences may be automatically generated using LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) technology or the like using multiple extracted words or phrases. The learning model used in LSTM technology may be created using a machine learning method such as deep learning based on multiple job posting samples.

The multiple job posting samples may be a collection of job postings that have been effective for matching prior to the provision of services by the recruitment support server 10. Whether or not a job posting was effective for matching may be determined, for example, by a learning model that classifies whether or not a job posting was effective for matching based on the features of any job posting data. The learning model may be, for example, a model trained by machine learning using job posting data labeled based on experience in human resources work and job posting data generated using the recruitment support system 1 for which it is already known that the application rate for a job posting is equal to or higher than a predetermined value as training data.

In other words, the multiple job posting samples include job posting data classified into specific groups by a learning model based on the features of any job posting data, and the learning model may be a model generated by machine learning that includes job posting data generated using the recruitment support system 1 as training data.

Above, we have explained a method for generating text based on character information extracted from multiple sample job postings using keywords. Note that since Doc2Vec technology is a publicly known technology, a detailed explanation is omitted.

In this way, according to variant example 5, it is possible to automatically generate text that is effective for matching, without the user having to create the text that contains the description items themselves. This provides a recruitment support server that emphasizes the description items that the user, the employer, considers important when recruiting, and also makes it easy to create text for the description items that are effective for matching.

The contents of this modification example 5 may be applied not only to the contents of the embodiment but also to the contents of the other modifications.

(Variation 6)
In the description of the embodiment, multiple job posting formats were extracted based on the posting priority of the category, but further, when information is displayed that allows selection of one output medium from among multiple output media on which to output the job posting 700, multiple job posting formats may be extracted depending on the type of output medium selected.

In other words, when information is displayed on the display medium 201 using the input unit 202 provided in the display device 200 to select one output medium from among multiple output media for outputting the job posting 700, when it is detected that one output medium has been selected, information may be displayed on the display medium 201 that corresponds to the set posting priority order and further allows the selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the selected one output medium.

The output medium may be, for example, multiple services or sites included in a social networking service (SNS).

The services included in an SNS have different display formats, such as the size of the image information they distribute. Therefore, when a job posting created based on a generic job posting format is to be posted on each SNS, the user may need to process or edit the display format of the job posting before posting on each SNS.

In this modified example, when multiple job posting formats are recommended to a user, the job posting format is recommended according to the type of output medium selected by the user, eliminating the need for the user to process or edit the job posting before posting it on each SNS.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 10, a third display area (not shown) may be included in a screen for setting the posting priority order for multiple categories 30. The third display area may display information that allows the user to select one output medium from multiple output media that are media for outputting the job posting.

The information for selecting an output medium may be, for example, image information that allows a user to select multiple output media using a pull-down menu. The user may be able to select one output medium from the multiple output media using the input unit 202. Note that the display mode of the information for selecting an output medium does not limit the scope of the present invention.

When it is detected on the display medium 201 that a user has selected one output medium and that a posting priority order for multiple categories has been set, the recruitment support server 10 may extract multiple job posting formats to recommend to the user based on the selection of the output medium and the posting priority order for the multiple categories.

As a result, when a user of this service publishes a job posting via the Internet, the recruitment support server 10 can provide the user with a service that recommends one or more job posting formats that are suitable for the format of the output medium on which the user will publish the job posting. The user can send the job posting created with this service to a designated public without modifying the format, such as image size.

In addition, the information for selecting the output medium may be displayed on an output medium selection page that is independent of the page including the screen shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 10. On the output medium selection page, the user may be able to select one output medium using the input unit 202.

In such a case, when it is detected that a user has selected one output medium, the page may be transitioned from the output medium selection page to a page including the screen shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 10. Also, when it is detected that a category posting priority has been set on the page including the screen shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 10, the page may be transitioned to the output medium selection page.

Page transitions may be performed automatically by a predetermined program on the display medium 201. Also, page transitions may be performed by using the input unit 202 to select a page from among the page names displayed on a menu bar (not shown) on the display medium 201.

The contents of this modification example 6 may be applied not only to the contents of the embodiment but also to the contents of the other modifications.

(Variation 7)
In the above description, the job posting is mainly described as a document or a document that includes at least one of a still image and a video, but the job posting may be video data. In such a case, the job information may be displayed on a screen included in the video data. Depending on the set posting priority, multiple video formats may be proposed on the display medium 201 from among all the video formats of the job postings stored in the storage device 300.

In other words, a job posting is video data that includes job information, which is the content of one or more description items, and each of the multiple job posting formats may have at least one design element in common for at least the screen showing the job information among the multiple screens included in the video data.

The video data may include, for example, job information related to some or all of the multiple items stored in the storage device 300. As described above with reference to FIG. 14, for example, some of the multiple items stored in the storage device 300 may be selected by using the second button 1401 that allows the user to select whether or not to include each of the multiple items 1400 in the job posting.

All job posting formats, i.e., all video data formats, stored in the storage device 300 may each have a unique screen design. The screen design is composed of multiple design elements, and the design elements may be, for example, at least one of the background image of the screen, the display mode of the job information contained in the screen, the playback time for each screen, and the playback order of the screens.

For example, referring to FIG. 5, there are six format IDs corresponding to the posting priorities (1, 2, 3, 4), and each job posting format may have a unique screen design, while the six job posting formats may include common design elements. For example, each of the six job posting formats may have a common background image for the screen, while the display format of the job information included on the screen may be unique.

The format of all video data stored in the storage device 300 may be such that the screen designs of all screens included in the video are unique, and the screen designs of screens that do not include job information, such as the front and back covers, do not have to be unique. Furthermore, each of one or more job posting formats extracted in accordance with the set posting priority order may have design elements common only to the screens showing job information, or may have design elements common to all screens.

More specifically, for example, each of the job posting formats with format IDs (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11) may have a background image corresponding to a first category whose posting priority is set to first. Also, the background image of the image data may be an image corresponding to a combination of a category whose posting priority is set to first and a category whose posting priority is set to second. The specific content of the background image is arbitrary and does not limit the scope of this disclosure.

For example, in each of the job posting formats having format IDs (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11), the display mode of the job information related to the description items belonging to the first category may be different from the display mode of the job information related to the description items belonging to the other categories. The display mode may be, for example, the size of the characters, the color of the characters, the font of the characters, and the presence or absence of highlighting such as underlining. The specific content of the display mode is arbitrary and does not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

For example, each of the job posting formats with format IDs (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11) may have a common playback time for job information related to items belonging to the first category. Furthermore, the playback time for job information related to items belonging to the first category may be longer than the playback time for job information related to items belonging to other categories. The playback time may be the time for which the job information is displayed in the video data. The length of the playback time is arbitrary and does not limit the scope of this disclosure.

For example, in each of the job posting formats having format IDs (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11), the playback order of job information related to the description items belonging to the first category may be prioritized. The playback order may be prioritized, for example, so that the video data is played first or last. The specific content of the playback order is arbitrary and does not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

The file format of the video data is arbitrary and does not limit the scope of this disclosure.

An example of the procedure for transmitting and receiving information and processing information between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in this modified example will be described with reference to FIG. 4. Note that descriptions that overlap with the description of FIG. 4 will be omitted.

First, as shown in step S401 of FIG. 4, in order to receive this service, the user uses the input unit 202 to request the recruitment support server 10 to transmit information that allows the user to set the posting priority of multiple categories.

Next, as in step S402, the recruitment support server 10, having received a request from the display device 200, transmits information for setting the posting priority to the display device 200. Next, as in step S403, the display device 200 displays multiple categories and information for setting the posting priority on the display medium 201 based on the information for setting the priority received from the recruitment support server 10.

Next, as in step S404, when the display device 200 detects that a posting priority has been set on the display medium 201 using the input unit 202, the display device 200 displays a posting priority corresponding to the detection result on the display medium 201. Furthermore, as in step S405, the display device 200 transmits information on the set posting priority to the recruitment support server 10.

Next, in step S406, the recruitment support server 10 extracts, based on the information in the first table shown in FIG. 5 and the received posting priority information, from among all video data formats stored in the storage device 300, multiple video data formats that correspond to the set posting priority information.

Next, as in step S407, the recruitment support server 10 transmits information on the format of the multiple video data corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200. Specifically, the recruitment support server 10 may transmit image information indicating the format of the multiple video data corresponding to the extracted ID to the display device 200 as a preview image. The preview image may be an image showing the first screen of each video data, an image displaying some or all of the images of each video data in slide format, or a video playing each video data for a predetermined period of time.

Next, as in step S408, the display device 200 displays on the display medium 201 information that allows a user to select one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority order. Next, as in steps S409 and S410, when the display device 200 detects that a video data format has been selected on the display medium 201 using the input unit 202, it transmits information that identifies the selected video data format to the recruitment support server 10.

Next, as in step S411, the recruitment support server 10 transmits job posting data corresponding to the information specifying the format of the selected piece of video data to the display device 200. Next, as in step S412, the display device 200, which has received the job posting data, uses the control unit 205 to display the job posting selected by the user on the display medium 201. The job posting can be output as a video file and may be uploaded to any output medium.

The above describes the information transmission/reception and information processing performed between the recruitment support server 10 and the display device 200 in this variation 7, with reference to FIG. 4.

According to this variation 7, the job posting is video data including job information, which is the content of one or more description items, and each of the multiple job posting formats may have at least one design element in common of at least the screen showing the job information among the multiple screens included in the video data.

In other words, the recruitment support method using the recruitment support server 10 in variant example 7 is a recruitment support method in a recruitment support system 1 that includes a display device 200 having a display medium 201 and a recruitment support server 10 connected by a communication network, and uses a storage device 300 to display on the display medium 201 information that allows the setting of posting priorities in multiple categories of job postings that classify multiple items described in the job posting, and when a posting priority has been set, displays on the display medium 201 information that allows the selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority and that have at least one design element in common among multiple screens showing at least job information among multiple screens included in the video data.

This will help employers easily create job postings on web pages that express what they value in recruiting, even when the job posting is in the form of video data.

The contents of this modification example 7 may be applied not only to the contents of the embodiment, but also to the contents of the other modifications.

The above describes various variations of the present invention. The contents of each variation may be applied to each other in an appropriate form.

In the above description, when text information is input for each entry using the input unit 202, or when text information is automatically input for each entry, if a predetermined period of time has passed since the last time text information was input into the entry, the information on the employer may have changed. The information on the employer may be, for example, the number of employees, the ratio of male to female employees, etc.

In response to this, the recruitment support server 10 may set a destination such as an email address and a specified period on the website related to this service, and automatically notify the set destination when a specified period has passed since the last update of the text information of the description item. In such a case, rather than setting a destination, etc. for each of the multiple description items, in order to prevent the user from having to worry about the criteria for assigning the destination, etc., the multiple description items may be divided into multiple groups in advance, and a destination, etc. may be assigned to each group.

The multiple sets categorize the listings from a different perspective than the multiple categories. The multiple categories are an axis that categorizes the listings from the perspective of their nature as job information. On the other hand, the multiple sets are an axis that categorizes the listings from the perspective of who should review the text information written in the listing.

The multiple sets may include, for example, a first set of field staff and a second set of human resources staff. In such a case, among the items to be described, for example, the product in charge and an overview of the job type are included in the first set, and the company's philosophy, the ratio of male to female employees, the requirement to wear a uniform, etc. are included in the second set. Users of this service can assign destinations taking into consideration the characteristics of each of the multiple sets, without having to set a destination, etc. for each item to be described.

That is, in the case where the display medium 201 displays an area in which character information can be input or edited for each of a plurality of description items using the input unit 202 provided in the display device 200, and an area in which a first destination can be associated with a first set of the plurality of description items using the input unit 202, and a second destination can be associated with a second set of the plurality of description items different from the first set, when it is detected that a predetermined period of time has passed since the last time character information was input or edited for each of the plurality of description items, if the detected description item is included in the first set, a predetermined message may be sent to the first destination, and if the detected description item is included in the second set, a predetermined message may be sent to the second destination.

In such a case, the specified message may be a message that prompts the user to check whether the text information in the entry is up to date.

The first set may be a set of items among the multiple items that relate to the job duties or functions of the department to which the applicant in the job posting will be assigned, and the second set may be a set of items among the multiple items that relate to personnel.

Figure 21 is a diagram showing an example of a display on a display medium 201 in which a destination is associated with a group of description items on a job posting. In Figure 21, the display medium 201 includes, for example, a display area 2100 and a display area 2101. The display area 2100 includes, for example, a plurality of description items 1400 and an area 1402 in which the item contents can be entered for each of the plurality of description items 1400. The display area 2101 includes an area 2102 in which destination 1 can be entered as the site manager, and an area 2103 in which destination 2 can be entered as the human resources manager. In this case, the site manager corresponds to set 1, and the human resources manager corresponds to set 2.

This allows the first destination to be collectively associated with some of the description items assigned to set 1, and the second destination to be collectively associated with other description items assigned to set 2, providing a recruitment support server that contributes to keeping the contents of the description items up to date when creating a job posting 700 on a web page while easily setting the person in charge of checking the contents of the description items.

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The functions of each unit in the embodiment and each modification may be realized by a program.

In other words, a recruitment support program according to one aspect of the present invention may cause a computer to execute a communication process for communicating with a display device 200 having a display medium 201, and a control process for displaying information on the display medium 201 that allows the setting of posting priorities for multiple categories of job postings using information on multiple categories that classifies multiple description items of job postings stored in the storage device 300, and, when it is detected that a posting priority has been set, displaying information on the display medium 201 that allows the selection of one job posting format from multiple job posting formats that correspond to the set posting priority among all job posting formats stored in the storage device 300.

An example of the hardware configuration of a computer in such a case is shown in FIG. 22.

As shown in FIG. 22, the computer 9000 has, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 9001, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 9002, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 9003, a storage device 9004, an input/output interface (I/F) 9005, a read interface (I/F) 9006, and a communication interface (I/F) 9007. Each of the above-mentioned parts is directly or indirectly connected via a bus 9008.

The storage device 9004 is, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD). The computer 9000 is connected to an input/output (I/O) device 9009 via an input/output interface 9005. The input/output device 9009 includes devices having input and output functions, such as a magnetic disk device, as well as input devices whose main function is an input function and output devices whose main function is an output function. Examples of input devices are input keys, a mouse, a touch panel, and a scanner. Examples of output devices are a display, a speaker, and a printer.

The reading interface 9006 reads the program or data recorded on the recording medium 9010. The recording medium 9010 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, an optical recording medium, a magnetic recording medium, a magneto-optical recording medium, etc.

The communication interface 9007 receives data from other devices and transmits data to other devices via the network 9011. The network 9011 may be a wired network or a wireless network. The other devices may be client devices or server devices.

For example, a program stored in ROM 9003, a program stored in storage device 9004, a program recorded on recording medium 9010, or a program received by a communication interface from another device is loaded into RAM 9002. In the above embodiment and each of the variations, for example, the CPU 9001 executes a program loaded into RAM 9002, thereby realizing the functions of each part in the above embodiment, etc.

The functions of each part of the computer 9000 may be realized by cloud computing.

The recruiting support program executed by the computer in the recruiting support system 1 or the described functions may be recorded on a non-transitory, tangible computer-readable storage medium. A non-transitory, tangible computer-readable storage medium is any storage medium that can be accessed by a computer, a CPU, an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), etc. Examples of the optional storage medium include ROM, RAM, flash memory, magnetic storage device, optical disk, etc., and are not limited to the examples given.

In the above explanation, "including at least one of" A, B, and C may mean that it may be a combination of one or two or more of A, B, and C.

The recruitment support method, recruitment support device, recruitment support program, and recording medium of the present invention are effective in general technology related to the creation and processing of job postings on web pages that indicate what employers value in recruiting.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Recruitment support system 10 Recruitment support server 100 Recruitment support device 101 Communication unit 102 Control unit 200 Display device 201 Display medium 202 Input unit 203 Communication unit 204 Memory 205 Control unit 300 Storage device 501 Table 600 Recruitment advertisement format 700 Recruitment advertisement 9000 Computer 9001 CPU
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A recruitment support method in a recruitment support system including a display device having a display medium and a recruitment support server connected via a communication network, comprising:
Using information on a plurality of categories classifying a plurality of description items, which are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, displaying information on the display medium that allows setting of a posting priority order for the plurality of categories in video data including the job information, which is the content of one or more of the description items;
when it is detected that the publication priority order has been set, displaying on the display medium information enabling selection of one of a plurality of screen design formats of all the video data stored in the storage device, the format corresponding to the set publication priority order;
How to help with recruitment. Each of the plurality of formats has at least one design element of at least the screen showing the job information among the plurality of screens included in the video data in common.
The recruitment support method according to claim 1. The design element of the screen is at least one of a background image of the screen, a display mode of the job information included in the screen, a playback time for each screen, and a playback order of the screen.
The recruitment support method according to claim 2. In each of the plurality of video data corresponding to the plurality of formats, a playback time during which the job information of the description item classified in a first category set to the first position in the posting priority order is displayed in the video data is longer than a playback time of the job information of the description item belonging to a category other than the first category.
The recruitment support method according to claim 1. the information on which the one of the formats can be selected includes a preview image showing the plurality of formats, the preview image being an image showing a first screen of each of the plurality of video data;
The recruitment support method according to claim 1. the information enabling selection of one of the formats includes a preview image showing the plurality of formats, the preview image being an image displaying some or all of all images of each of the plurality of video data in a slide format;
The recruitment support method according to claim 1. the information on which the one of the formats can be selected includes a preview image showing the plurality of formats, the preview image being a video in which each of the plurality of video data is reproduced for a predetermined period of time;
The recruitment support method according to claim 1. In the case where a second button for selecting whether or not to include each of the plurality of description items in the video data is displayed corresponding to each of the plurality of description items on the display medium,
when a selection using the second button is detected, displaying on the display medium information enabling selection of one of a plurality of formats corresponding to the set publication priority order and further corresponding to the number of description items selected to be included in the video data;
The recruitment support method according to claim 1. A recruitment support method in a recruitment support system including a display device having a display medium and a recruitment support server connected via a communication network, comprising:
Using information on a plurality of categories classifying a plurality of description items, which are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, displaying information on the display medium that allows setting of a posting priority order for the plurality of categories in video data including the job information, which is the content of one or more of the description items;
when it is detected that the display priority order has been set, one of the screen design formats of all the video data stored in the storage device, which corresponds to the display priority order that has been set, is recommended on the display medium;
How to help with recruitment. A communication unit that communicates with a display device having a display medium;
a control unit that uses information on a plurality of categories classifying a plurality of description items, which are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, to display information on the display medium that allows setting of a posting priority of the plurality of categories in video data including the job information that is the content of one or more of the description items, and when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, displays information on the display medium that allows selection of one of the formats from a plurality of formats corresponding to the set posting priority among the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device;
A job recruitment support device comprising: A communication unit that communicates with a display device having a display medium;
a control unit that uses information on a plurality of categories classifying a plurality of description items, which are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, to display information on the display medium that allows setting of a posting priority of the plurality of categories in video data including the job information, which is the content of one or more of the description items, and when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, recommends on the display medium one of the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device that corresponds to the set posting priority;
A job recruitment support device comprising: A communication process for communicating with a display device having a display medium;
a control process for displaying on the display medium information capable of setting a posting priority of the multiple categories in video data including the job information that is the content of one or more of the job information categories, using information on multiple categories that classify multiple description items that are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, and when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, displaying on the display medium information capable of selecting one of the multiple formats that correspond to the set posting priority among the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device;
A recruitment support program that causes a computer to execute the above. A communication process for communicating with a display device having a display medium;
a control process for displaying on the display medium information capable of setting a posting priority of the multiple categories in video data including the job information that is the content of one or more of the description items, using information on multiple categories that classify multiple description items that are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, and, when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, recommending on the display medium one of the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device that corresponds to the set posting priority;
A recruitment support program that causes a computer to execute the above. A communication process for communicating with a display device having a display medium;
a control process for displaying on the display medium information capable of setting a posting priority of the multiple categories in video data including the job information that is the content of one or more of the job information categories, using information on multiple categories that classify multiple description items that are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, and when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, displaying on the display medium information capable of selecting one of the multiple formats that correspond to the set posting priority among the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device;
A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a recruitment support program for causing a computer to execute the above. A communication process for communicating with a display device having a display medium;
a control process for displaying on the display medium information capable of setting a posting priority of the multiple categories in video data including the job information that is the content of one or more of the description items, using information on multiple categories that classify multiple description items that are items containing job information in a job posting stored in a storage device, and, when it is detected that the posting priority has been set, recommending on the display medium one of the screen design formats of all of the video data stored in the storage device that corresponds to the set posting priority;
A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a recruitment support program for causing a computer to execute the above.

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