. >> reporter: miyuki is doing what she can to make herself more marketable. she has been attending government-subsidized vocational school since april to gain more skills. from 9:00 to 4:00 on weekdays she studies bookkeeping, computing, and other administrative skills. miyuki also takes lessons in interview skills. >> reporter: an advisor grades her on how she presents her personal background, and she answers possible interview questions. she even learns how to perfect her bows, as the career counselor stresses these manners are important, too. miyuki says attending the school helps her feel more confident. >> translator: what i'm picking up here is something new college graduates don't have, and it could be an advantage for me. i'll make it my sales point for the companies i apply to. >> reporter: jobless college graduates like miyuki were said to number 31,000 nationwide as despite the economic recovery, companies don't necessarily start hiring people, says the chief economist at dai-ichi life research institute. >> translator: the hiring of college gradua