With the number of applicants for the national examination exceeding the record of 3 million for the first time, the examination has become a popular choice for many young graduates. Behind this phenomenon is the harsh reality of the job market. In today's fierce competition for employment, the national examination seems to be a relatively stable way out. Stable jobs and decent incomes have become the highlights that attract people to apply for the exam. Especially in the face of increased economic uncertainty, stable employment has become the biggest advantage. In addition, the cost of going to graduate school is also gradually rising, both in terms of money and time. For many people, a postgraduate degree does not bring a clear employment advantage, which also leads to a decrease in the attractiveness of postgraduate entrance examinations. However, it should be noted that there is no simple antagonistic relationship between the public entrance examination and the postgraduate entrance examination. For some people, the entrance examination is to better take the public examination. A postgraduate degree can provide them with more options, especially in the public ***. Therefore, we should not ignore these details, but also pay attention to the increasing demand for highly educated talents for national examination positions. This reflects the increasing degree of favor of highly educated talents in government agencies, and academic qualifications have become an important factor in competition, as well as a selection of personal ability and educational background. We should look at this phenomenon from multiple angles and understand the logic and needs behind everyone's choice to take the public entrance examination or graduate school entrance examination. At the same time, it is also necessary to reflect on whether the current education and employment system can truly meet the needs of young people, after all, everyone's choices are considered and struggled. Only by understanding and paying attention to these will we be better able to help young people find their right jobs and positions in these unpredictable times.
In stark contrast to the increasing number of applicants for the entrance examination, the number of graduate students has declined. This phenomenon may suggest that the expectations for the graduate school entrance examination are changing. In the eyes of many people, the postgraduate entrance examination is essentially a means to improve academic qualifications and increase employment competitiveness, which is considered a relatively safe choice in the current competitive job market. However, this year's decline in the number of graduate students may indicate that job seekers are becoming less attractive to higher qualifications. As more and more people have master's degrees, the scarcity and competitive advantage of master's degrees are decreasing. At the same time, the cost of going to graduate school is also rising, not only in terms of money, but also in terms of time and opportunity. Many young people are starting to re-examine whether the investment of time and energy in the past two or three years can bring the expected returns. In contrast, Kaogong is more attractive to many people. The stability of civil service positions and the decent degree of remuneration make them highly sought-after options in the job market. In addition, the process of taking the entrance examination is more dependent on individual efforts and ability, and although the competition is fierce, many people are willing to find an opportunity to "go ashore" through continuous efforts.
Although the entrance examination and the postgraduate entrance examination seem to be opposites on the surface, in fact there is a complex complementary relationship. For some people, the entrance examination is to better take the public examination. By improving their academic qualifications through postgraduate examinations, they can have more job options and competitive advantages when taking public examinations. A postgraduate degree can improve one's professional ability and breadth of knowledge, and increase employment opportunities in scientific research, education and other fields. In addition, graduate education is also regarded by many government agencies as a symbol of improving comprehensive quality and ability, and is more attractive to some positions that require highly educated talents. Therefore, the postgraduate entrance examination is not a mutually exclusive choice with the entrance examination, but has a certain correlation and complementarity. We should look at this phenomenon from a broader perspective, recognizing that everyone's choices have their own considerations and needs.
At the same time, the choice of postgraduate and public entrance examinations also reflects the problems existing in the current education and employment system. More and more people may be choosing to take the public entrance examination because they are dissatisfied with the current education system and job market. In the current education system, the focus is on the inculcation of theoretical knowledge rather than the cultivation of practical skills. As a result, many graduates lack practical skills and practical experience when they are employed, and these are precisely the requirements of young people in many positions. In addition, the fierce competition in the job market has also frustrated many people, who want to obtain more stable and decent employment opportunities through the entrance examination. This reflects the inadequacy of the education and employment systems in meeting the needs of young people. Therefore, we should reflect and improve from many aspects, including strengthening the cultivation of practical ability, optimizing the employment environment and mechanism, etc., to better meet the needs of young people.
In conclusion, the public entrance examination and the postgraduate entrance examination are two high-profile options in the current job market. The increasing number of applicants may reflect the need for job security and remuneration from job seekers, while the decline in the number of graduate students may indicate that the attractiveness of higher education is waning. However, we should look at this phenomenon from a broader perspective and understand the logic and needs behind each person's choice. At the same time, it is also important to reflect on the education and employment systems and provide opportunities to better help young people find jobs and positions that suit them.