This year, the number of applicants for graduate school has dropped for the first time in eight years, a decrease of 360,000 compared to last year. Not only that, but the dropout rate is also high, and the number of dropouts is expected to reach 1.14 million. Although the overall number of applicants is not large, there are still some students who choose to give up the postgraduate entrance examination and look for other paths. However, even if they have passed the graduate school examination, students who have obtained the national line of graduate school may not be able to successfully go ashore. This makes many candidates feel helpless and frustrated.
The trend of postgraduate entrance examinations once swept the country, and many college students chose to pursue graduate studies in pursuit of higher qualifications and better employment opportunities. However, in recent years, the craze for graduate school entrance examinations seems to have waned. Some people believe that this may be due to the problems of graduate education in China, including the decline in the quality of training and the lack of a strong academic environment, which has led to a decrease in enthusiasm for graduate school entrance examinations. In addition, in recent years, the employment situation of undergraduates in most colleges and universities has also been relatively optimistic, and some students have also chosen to work directly after graduation instead of choosing to pursue graduate studies.
It is worth mentioning that the actual number of applicants for this year's postgraduate entrance examination may be even less, because some applicants chose to abandon the exam. Some people may have found other more suitable employment opportunities before the exam, while others may feel that they are not sure that they will pass the exam and give up. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced this year, with more than 1.14 million people expected to drop out of the exam, posing a challenge to the overall quality of graduate education and the fairness of graduate admissions.
For those students who choose to give up graduate school and turn to job hunting, it is not an easy task to enter the workforce. Despite having studied at a university, they face the same job-hunting dilemma as other undergraduate graduates. However, some job seekers who have passed graduate school have experienced even greater setbacks.
Undergraduate graduates encounter a variety of rejections from HR during job interviews, and one college graduate has a particularly incomprehensible experience. She took this year's graduate school entrance examination and decided to find a job first after the written exam. She graduated from a first-class college and had relatively good grades in the college entrance examination, so she planned to look for a job as a teaching assistant during the job search process. In the initial communication with HR, she was still satisfied, and the two chatted very well. However, after adding the other party's friends, HR began to be cold to her. It turned out that HR found out that she had taken the graduate exam in the student's circle of friends, so he directly said that "I will not be recruited if I have passed the graduate school entrance examination this year". This reason makes students feel powerless to complain.
In this regard, the girl expressed great anger. If HR feels that her academic qualifications are not high enough, or that the school she graduated from is not well-known enough, she can understand. However, being rejected because he had been admitted to graduate school is simply naked discrimination. Through this interview, the female student felt the discrimination and prejudice of the people around her towards the graduate students, and also had doubts about her plans to go to graduate school in the future. However, some netizens said that the reason for being disliked by HR is not necessarily related to the postgraduate entrance examination. For example, someone said that after four years of full-time graduate school, it only took three days to get three offers when he came out for a job interview. He thought that the girl's poor performance might be due to the failure to show her ability in the interview, and HR was worried that she had been preparing for the exam and might not be able to adapt to the rhythm of the work, so he rejected her. However, judging from the description of the female student, the HR of this employer seems to pay more attention to the gap period of students' work experience in the year of graduate school. This is undoubtedly a wake-up call for college graduates who are about to find employment, reminding them to communicate basic information in advance during the future job search process.
After this experience, the female student and other graduates who were in a similar situation realized that even if they were admitted to graduate school, it did not mean that the path to finding a job would be easier. They need to realize that job hunting is a two-way selection process, not only for companies to see if students are suitable for the position, but also for students to consider whether the comprehensive treatment of the company is suitable for them. In the process of job hunting, college graduates should pay attention to understanding the basic information such as salary, benefits, and working hours in advance, so as not to find out that they do not match the original promise after entering the job, resulting in a waste of time and energy.
Employment is not an easy task for college graduates. Especially in the current employment situation, they need to be fully prepared to increase their employment competitiveness. Here are some tips for students who need help finding a job:
1.Multi-channel resume delivery: Submit resumes extensively, not only limited to a certain industry or a few companies, but also expand your job search scope. You can find suitable job opportunities through talent markets, recruitment**, campus job fairs, and more.
2.Increase your competitiveness: In addition to having excellent academic qualifications, you should also focus on developing your practical skills and practical experience. You can accumulate relevant experience by participating in clubs, internships, project practices, etc., to enhance your competitiveness.
3.Active communication and exchange: In the process of job hunting, you should take the initiative to communicate and exchange with the employer, and understand the job requirements and the company's situation in advance. This allows for a better match for your background and abilities, as well as a more confident and understanding approach during the interview process.
4.Maintain a positive mindset: Maintain a positive mindset even when you encounter difficulties and setbacks during your job search. Don't be discouraged, believe in your own worth and abilities, and keep looking for opportunities that suit you. At the same time, they should be good at summarizing experience and constantly improving their job search ability.
Overall, the job search challenges faced by college graduates cannot be ignored, especially in times of high competition. They need to have a correct view of the relationship between graduate school entrance examination and employment, have a clear career plan and be fully prepared. In addition, employers should avoid discrimination and prejudice and treat every job applicant fairly. Only in this way can we create a better job search environment so that every graduate can find a job that suits him.