Job-hunting apps expose Japanese women to sexual harassment

Tools put students in touch with employed alumni, but can leave them vulnerable

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University students attend a company information session for potential employees. (Photo by Wataru Ito)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Businesses and universities are scrambling to address the growing problem of company employees sexually harassing and assaulting female students who come to them for career advice.

Apps that help job-seeking students meet employed alumni are becoming more common, and more companies are using recruiters to find talent. That means one-on-one meetings between students and employees -- where young women are more vulnerable to sexual harassment and assault -- are on the rise.

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