With the development of society and changes in market demand, once popular college majors may also "fall off the altar", and the employment prospects have become very bad. For parents, choosing their child's major is an important decision, because a good choice of major can determine the child's future development and employment. However, due to a lack of understanding of market changes, many parents have fallen behind in their understanding of "excellent majors" and are prone to making mistakes. This article will summarize 4 college majors that have lost their competitiveness in the past when the employment situation was good, and remind parents to be aware of the pitfalls of these majors.
In the past 20 years, with the rapid development of China's economy and the advancement of urbanization, the construction industry has flourished and has become a "golden job" in the minds of many families. However, a large number of talents have poured into the construction industry, resulting in a surplus of talent. In comparison, the salary is not as high as expected. On the contrary, migrant workers on construction sites are often paid much higher wages than managers. Not only are the salaries of site managers low, but the workload is also very high. In addition, managers on the construction site have a huge responsibility. When there is a problem in the project, the responsibility is often borne by them first. In view of the current strict requirements for engineering quality, some engineering college students have chosen to "run away with buckets" in search of better employment opportunities. Therefore, unless you have the opportunity to enter a "medium" state-owned enterprise, it is a risky choice to apply for a construction engineering major.
The teaching profession has long been considered a decent job, and many parents want their children to choose this profession. However, this is not the case. There are a large number of normal majors, and the school no longer allocates and compiles. After graduation, students must compete for employment opportunities on their own. At the same time, the number of teacher positions is relatively fixed, which belongs to the stock competition. With the ban on extracurricular tutoring institutions, the employment prospects of teacher training students have become even more bleak. In addition, full-time teachers are staffed, which means that there are very few vacancies in teaching positions unless teachers voluntarily resign. As the number of newborns decreases, so does the number of students in schools, and there may be school closures and teacher layoffs in the future. Therefore, parents need to update their understanding of the teaching profession, and teaching is no longer a suitable employment option.
Medicine is also one of the most popular majors in the minds of many parents, especially those who have had patients in their families. However, the threshold for employment in medical majors is very high. In addition to the five years of university, you also need to study for a master's degree or a doctorate in order to have a chance to qualify as a doctor. Even if you don't go to graduate school, it's hard to get a job at a rural hospital. One year after graduation, you also need to undergo a three-year training internship and obtain a training certificate before you can officially take up your post. This means that it takes at least more than 20 years for a medical student to become a full-fledged doctor. In addition, the medical profession is also very competitive, and it can be difficult to find stable positions. Due to long-term investment in education and short-term financial pressure, medical majors may not be a wise choice for the average family.
Computer science majors have been a popular major in the past, and the employment prospects are also very good, and the salary package is lucrative. However, this has also led to increased competition within the industry and an increase in unemployment. Many computer science graduates find that what they have learned does not match the actual job needs after entering the industry, and it is difficult to find suitable positions. In addition, due to the need for long sitting posture and lack of exercise for computer work, it is easy to cause various health problems, such as cervical spondylosis, eye diseases, etc. Therefore, the choice of computer science majors also needs to be carefully considered.
To sum up, architectural engineering majors, teacher training majors, medical majors and computer majors need to be carefully selected when the employment situation becomes uncertain. Parents should pay attention to the changes in market demand, evaluate the employment prospects of their children's chosen majors more objectively, and avoid blindly following the trend and choosing to cause their children's employment difficulties. At the same time, parents also need to fully understand the characteristics of different majors and employment situations to help their children make correct career plans.