Do you think that if you study at a prestigious university, you won't have to worry about employment?Do you think that liberal arts students are high-end talents, and their social status is high?Do you think that the liberal arts students of Fudan University are the pride of the sky and the winners in life?If you think so, you're very wrong!Today, I'm going to tell you a true story of how liberal arts students at Fudan University were slapped in the face in the job market!
This is a girl named Xiaohong, she is a bachelor's and master's degree in liberal arts from Fudan University, and she graduated this year. She always thought that if she had an excellent education, she would be able to find a decent job and realize the value of her life. She began to apply for autumn recruitment resumes in August, and as of December, she has submitted a total of 294 resumes, covering all walks of life, from ** institutions to private enterprises, from education and training to ** communication, from financial investment to Internet technology, she has not let go. She also took the selection and transfer examination in Shanghai and applied for 5 bank positions. She feels that she has the aura of Fudan and will definitely be able to stand out and be favored by employers.
However, the reality is harsh. After she submitted 294 resumes, she only received a Didi position, which was still a customer service position, with a monthly salary of only five or six thousand. Other positions were either lost or rejected. She didn't even get an interview, let alone a written exam. She felt that her books had been read in vain, her academic qualifications had been taken in vain, and her life had been lived in vain. She felt that she had insulted the lintel of Fudan, the dignity of liberal arts students, and her own personality.
She doesn't understand why she is so good, but she can't find a decent jobWhy do you work so hard and don't get anything in return?Why are you so talented, but you are left out in the cold?She began to doubt herself, her society, and her life.
Xiaohong's story is not an exception, but a universal phenomenon. In the current job market, the employment situation of liberal arts students is becoming more and more severe, not only liberal arts students in ordinary universities, but also liberal arts students in prestigious universities. Not long ago, a Fudan master of finance said, "I have insulted the lintel of Fudan", and he couldn't find a job in the autumn recruitment, and expressed his willingness to accept a position of five or six thousand. There is also a master's degree in economics from Peking University, who submitted 150 resumes but did not receive an offer. These are the true portrayals of liberal arts students, and they are also the sorrows of liberal arts students.
Why is it so difficult for liberal arts students to find employment?There are many reasons for this, but there are four main ones:
First, the major setting of liberal arts students is too general, lacking pertinence and practicality. Liberal arts students often have a wide range of disciplines, such as history, philosophy, literature, politics, law, etc., although these disciplines have a profound cultural heritage and theoretical foundation, but in actual work, it is difficult to find corresponding positions and needs. The professional knowledge of liberal arts students is often some relatively abstract concepts and theories, rather than some specific skills and methods, which leads to the lack of competitiveness and advantages of liberal arts students in employment.
Second, the employment direction of liberal arts students is too single, and there is a lack of diversity and innovation. The employment direction of liberal arts students is often some traditional industries and fields, such as education, finance, etc., although these industries and fields have stable development and broad prospects, but also have fierce competition and strict thresholds. Liberal arts students often have to face challenges and pressures from all aspects in these industries and fields, such as academic qualifications, qualifications, experience, relationships, etc., which makes it difficult for liberal arts students to break through and stand out when they are employed.
Third, the employment mentality of liberal arts students is too conservative and lacks enthusiasm and initiative. The employment mentality of liberal arts students is often a waiting and passive mentality, they hope to be able to find a stable job, have a decent income, have a dignified status, have a comfortable environment, and have a harmonious atmosphere. They are unwilling to take risks and start businesses, are unwilling to change jobs and change jobs, are unwilling to learn and progress, and are unwilling to take responsibility and be responsible. They are very demanding of themselves, give very little to themselves, are confident in their abilities, and are ignorant of their limitations. This leads to a lack of motivation and charisma among liberal arts students when it comes to employment.
Fourth, the employment concept of liberal arts students is too outdated, and they lack adaptability and flexibility. The employment concept of liberal arts students is often a traditional concept, they believe that if they have excellent academic qualifications, they should be recognized and respected by the society, they should find a high-paying job, and they should enjoy a superior life. They are unwilling to accept low-paying jobs, to start from the grassroots level, to face setbacks and failures, and to adjust and change. They have high expectations of society, have little understanding of society, are slow to change in society, and ignore the rules of society. This leads to a lack of adaptability and coordination in the employment of liberal arts students.
To sum up, the difficulty of finding employment for liberal arts students is a complex social problem, which is not only related to the personal fate of liberal arts students, but also related to the country's talent training and the harmonious development of society. So, how should we solve the employment difficulties of liberal arts students?In my opinion, there are several suggestions:
First, liberal arts students should adjust their majors to enhance their relevance and practicability. Liberal arts students should choose some majors with more market prospects and competitiveness according to the needs of the society and their own interests, such as data analysis, new operations, public administration, etc., which can not only improve the professional quality and knowledge level of liberal arts students, but also improve the employment opportunities and income level of liberal arts students. Liberal arts students should learn some practical skills and methods while learning professional knowledge, such as programming, design, writing, etc., which can not only broaden the employment channels and fields of liberal arts students, but also increase the employment advantages and charm of liberal arts students.
Second, liberal arts students should expand their employment direction and enhance the diversity and innovation of employment. Liberal arts students should break the traditional employment thinking, not limited to some conventional industries and fields, but dare to try some emerging industries and fields, such as the Internet, e-commerce, games, etc., these industries and fields not only have rapid development and broad space, but also have rich jobs and needs. Liberal arts students should make use of their liberal arts advantages, such as thinking, creativity, communication, etc., combined with their professional knowledge and skills, to create some valuable products and services, and bring more convenience and fun to society and users.
Third, liberal arts students should change their employment mentality and enhance their enthusiasm and initiative in employment. Liberal arts students should abandon the waiting and passive mentality, but to cultivate a positive and active mentality, they should take the initiative to find and strive for employment opportunities, do not wait for the favor and invitation of employers, but take the initiative to show their ability and value, do not be afraid of failure and setbacks, but have the courage to face challenges and pressure, do not be satisfied with the status quo and mediocrity, but continue to learn and progress, do not evade responsibilities and difficulties, but actively undertake and solve.
Fourth, liberal arts students should update their employment concepts and enhance their employment adaptability and flexibility. Liberal arts students should abandon the outdated and traditional concepts, and accept fresh and modern concepts, they should realize that society is constantly changing, employment is constantly changing, and they themselves are also changing, they should adjust their employment goals and strategies in a timely manner according to the changes in society and their own changes, do not stick to a low-paying job, but dare to change the guard and change jobs, do not start from the grassroots level, but fall from a high place, do not refuse setbacks and failures, but learn from experience and lessons, do not refuse to adjust and change, but adapt and create。
So, what can we do to help liberal arts students?In my opinion, there are several aspects:
First, liberal arts students should adjust their major direction and enhance their professional ability. Liberal arts students should choose some promising and marketable majors according to the development and needs of society, such as data analysis, new operations, public administration, etc., which can not only improve the employment competitiveness of liberal arts students, but also broaden the employment channels of liberal arts students. Liberal arts students should master some professional skills, such as programming, design, writing, etc., while learning professional knowledge, which can not only increase the employment advantages of liberal arts students, but also enhance the employment value of liberal arts students.
Second, liberal arts students should broaden their employment horizons and increase their employment opportunities. Liberal arts students should step out of their comfort zone and try some new industries and fields, such as the Internet, e-commerce, education, etc., although these industries and fields have certain challenges and risks, but also have huge potential and space. Liberal arts students should use their strengths, such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, etc., to bring new vitality and innovation to these industries and fields. Liberal arts students should seize their opportunities, such as internships, projects, competitions, etc., to accumulate experience and resources for their employment.
Third, liberal arts students should change their employment mentality and enhance their confidence in employment. Liberal arts students should abandon their sense of superiority and inferiority, face up to their strengths and weaknesses, recognize their own positioning and goals, and formulate their own plans and strategies. Liberal arts students should overcome their own inertia and dependence, cultivate their own initiative and enthusiasm, keep learning and improving, and keep trying and challenging. Liberal arts students should stick to their dreams and ideals, maintain their enthusiasm and resilience, not be afraid of difficulties and failures, and never give up hope and hard work.
Fourth, liberal arts students should update their employment concepts and increase their employment adaptability. Liberal arts students should adapt to the changes and rules of society, do not pursue stability and decency excessively, do not expect recognition and respect excessively, and do not excessively demand high salaries and superiority. Liberal arts students should accept the challenges and opportunities of society, do not refuse low salaries and grassroots, do not be afraid of setbacks and failures, and do not refuse to adjust and change. Liberal arts students should contribute to the value and strength of society, not only focus on their own interests and rights, do not only meet their own needs and desires, and do not only enjoy their own comfort and comfort.