The number of survivors is too small!This was my first thought after reading my daughter's status on Weibo. I was surprised and frustrated that my daughter, an outstanding student from a top 211 graduate, also encountered employment difficulties. I know that today's job market is extremely competitive, especially for students at top universities, and the challenges are even tougher.
Her daughter had always dreamed of getting into one of the world's top four accounting firms, but when she submitted her resume for an internship, she failed and failed to pass the screening. Then, she tried to do an internship at Xiaomi, a well-known domestic company, but also faced setbacks and failed to enter the internship recruitment process. These experiences made her anxious, and she realized that the current employment opportunities were reduced and the internship was becoming more difficult. Even when she got the internship, she was acutely aware of how busy her work was, which made her feel super tired. Faced with this dilemma, her daughter began to think about her future plans, thinking that if she couldn't find her dream job, she would prioritize going to graduate school. Such a choice reflects her confusion about the future and her adaptation to reality.
What happened to my daughter caused my mother to worry and confusion, and I began to complain on social platforms. I first shared my daughter's experience of the last seniors who faced difficulties in all walks of life. Of the 22 students, 11 failed the postgraduate examination, 9 were employed, and 3 chose to go abroad. This reality stresses me deeply. Looking at her daughter's internship experience, not only did she not enter the top companies for internships, but she was even forced to take on positions such as teller or sales. This experience made her anxious about the current situation, and she began to doubt her life and wonder if she had made the right choice.
However, my complaints on social platforms were not understood and sympathized. On the contrary, some netizens expressed indifference and even ridiculed the top university to which their daughter belonged. They believe that having a degree from a top university such as Tsinghua University and Peking University does not provide an advantage for graduates, and even say that "the top 985 are all hitting the wall, what is 211". This rhetoric shows a disparaging attitude towards the so-called top universities, and the belief that having such a background is not necessarily an advantage in the workplace.
However, I also felt that some netizens expressed sympathy and understanding for my daughter's mother. I have been praised as an "enlightened mother" who cares about her daughter's career and shares her plight with her. This is reassuring and makes me realize that no matter what school you graduate from, you face the same troubles and challenges.
In conclusion, my daughter's experience shows that in today's highly competitive job market, even the best students can face challenges. Academic qualifications, while important, are not the only factor that determines getting a good job. As the job market changes, we should also reimagine our future choices from the larger environment. For those students who feel unwilling, they can choose to continue to fight for their academic qualifications, but don't blindly fall into the competition for academic qualifications. Practical work experience is just as important as practical skills. We should strive to develop our qualities holistically and enrich our resume by constantly learning new knowledge and improving our skills. Broadening your relationships and building practical work experience are also crucial steps. Only in this way can you be more competitive and adaptable in the workplace.
In my opinion, the downgrading of academic qualifications is not a person's sadness, and we should look at it from a larger perspective. Whether it is a student from a prestigious school or a student from an ordinary university, we should treat them equally and not pay too much attention to the aura of academic qualifications. Everyone has their own potential and opportunities, and only by striving to explore and seize opportunities can we realize our personal values and pursuits. It is not easy to find a job, but we must maintain an optimistic attitude, face challenges bravely, and believe that as long as we do not give up our efforts, we will always find our own opportunities. May every hard-working young person be able to realize their dreams!