The winner of the beauty contest at Aoyama Gakuin University, one of Tokyo's top private institutions, unfortunately, did not find her victory advantageous when it came to finding employment. Despite winning the title and subsequently gaining increased recognition, she has yet to find a job, revealing a disconnect between pageantry and prospective employment sectors. This circumstance calls into question the supposed benefits of extracurricular achievements in Japan's tight job market.

In Japan, the relationship between personal and extracurricular achievements and employability is high-valued; employers often look for individuals with unique accomplishments. In this context, winning a university beauty pageant can be seen as a significant personal accomplishment. However, this news indicates that such traditional indicators may not necessarily provide advantages in Japan's competitive job market.

In the US and EU, extracurricular achievements are also considered an essential part of a graduate's resume. However, cultural and societal differences determine which activities are deemed valuable in job hunting. In many cases, employers lean more towards experiences that display leadership skills, teamwork, and industry-related expertise over pageantry or similar accomplishments.