The development of technology has been changing our lives and has had a profound impact on the job market. As time goes on, many of the once-sought-after majors have ushered in a cold winter. While these professions may have been highly sought-after in the past, they are no longer a "sweet spot" for employment. These majors include: Journalism, Teacher Training, Architecture, and English. As parents, we must be wary of these professions that have fallen out of favor and avoid letting our children enter the predicament of employment.
In the past, journalism was seen as an important force in grasping the pulse of society and influencing public opinion. However, with the rise of the internet and the popularity of social networking**, the traditional model of journalism has been challenged like never before. The profession of journalist was once known as the uncrowned king of the media field, but now it is in decline. Unless you are in the service of state institutions within the system, your future and income are very worried. In fact, a real-life case can make us see this more clearly: there are twins who graduated from college together in 2010, one joined Tencent, and the other joined the newspaper. Seven years later, the one who went to Tencent already earns millions a year, and the streets are full of headhunters who poach him. Investors are also poaching him, and as long as he comes out to start a business, he will give money. And the one who went to the newspaper office had sunk because the newspaper office had sunk, and everything had to be done all over again. This real-life case shows us that the reality is cruel. Therefore, in 2023, it is really prudent to help children choose a journalism major, unless you are sure to enter the system, it is best not to choose this major rashly, so as not to fall into the predicament of unemployment after graduation.
When it comes to the teaching profession, many people may come as a surprise because teaching has always been a respected and relatively well-paid profession. However, this is not the case. First of all, the level of competition for teachers is intensifying, and the old days of assignment and compilation after graduation are long gone. The data once again reveals this brutal truth: in the past 10 years, the number of applicants for the written examination for the teacher qualification certificate has soared 66 times, from 1720,000 to 1,14420,000 people. Competition is one thing, but more importantly, as the number of newborn babies in our country continues to decline, so does the demand for teachers. Taking 2022 as an example, the number of newborns in China is less than 10 million, while the number of full-time teachers has reached 1,880360,000 people. Against this backdrop, the outlook for the education sector is quite limited. Therefore, as parents, we must be vigilant. Unless a child has a clear career plan and a strong passion, blindly pursuing a career as a teacher can be challenging.
Architecture majors used to be the dream choice of many aspiring young people, which could not only show their creativity, but also earn a decent income. However, as China's urbanization process gradually peaks, large-scale demolition construction is no longer common, which is undoubtedly a major blow to the construction industry. In addition, the construction industry and the real estate industry are closely linked. In the past, the real estate market was full of opportunities, which made construction professionals earn a lot of money. However, today's real estate market is not so prosperous anymore. Not only private real estate companies, but even state-owned enterprises are also facing a lot of difficulties, and they have taken measures to cut back on food and clothing to survive this cold winter. In addition, the decrease in the number of newborns has also affected the demand of the construction industry. Therefore, choosing an architecture major may not be a good idea in the long run.
English was once seen as the key to the world, and many people used it to enter foreign companies or enjoy good salaries. However, the situation is gradually changing. Compared to other majors, English majors have a relatively low level of industry knowledge. While they may be ahead of others when it comes to language, most companies are business-driven, which means that English is only a basic requirement, and more importantly an understanding of the industry and business. In addition, the development of mainstream AI tools and translation equipment has also had an impact on the language services industry. The rapid development of AI translation technology has not only improved the efficiency and accuracy of translation, but also reduced the need for professional translators. As a result, jobs that rely solely on language skills are decreasing. Under this double pressure, it is difficult for English majors to find a clear career direction and employment opportunities.
In short, these four once-popular majors have become less desirable in today's job market. As parents, we need to be wary of these former star majors and guide our children to make wise choices. Unless your child is particularly interested in a particular major and has excellent talents, you should avoid investing too much time and energy in these majors to avoid facing employment difficulties in the future. In the ever-changing job market, we want to help our children choose the right major for them and plan for their future.