In recent years, more and more international students have chosen to return to China for development, which has made people begin to re-examine the so-called "run-learning" phenomenon. Although studying abroad is an elegant term, the end point is not to settle abroad, as everyone expects, but to return to one's hometown. According to the 2023 Employment Development Report for Overseas Students, there are 8421% of international students choose to return to their home countries for employment and development after graduation. Behind this trend is the recognition of the convenience and cultural environment of domestic life by international students, as well as the relative abundance of domestic employment opportunities. However, it is not easy to return to China, and international students have to face the increasing pressure and fierce competition for employment in China. As a result, they began to seek ways to stabilize employment, the most sought-after of which was to enter the civil service. In this article, we will focus on the reasons behind the phenomenon of running schools, the current employment status of returned international students, and the methods of striving to achieve stable employment.
1. The reasons why international students choose to return to China for development
There are many reasons behind the increasing number of international students choosing to return to their home countries for development. First of all, the inconvenience and cultural shock of international students living abroad make them realize the convenience of living at home and identify with the domestic cultural environment. Secondly, there are relatively more employment opportunities in China, and international students have confidence and expectations for this. In addition, some large cities and first-tier cities have relaxed the requirements for international students to settle down, attracting a large number of talents to return to China. Finally, there is an increasing demand for overseas talent in China, and companies and institutions are more inclined to recruit international students with overseas experience.
2. The current situation of international students returning to China for employment
However, it was not all smooth sailing for Run's return to China. According to the 2023 report, 90% of international students are feeling the pressure of employment, and the competition has become more intense. International students are finding that there are more and more outstanding talents in China, and the number of jobs is limited. Compared with domestic college students, international students face a greater burden. They usually tend to choose to enter the system, either as a civil servant or as a member of a state-owned enterprise. According to statistics, more than 74% of international students believe that the civil service examination is their first choice, and there is also a public examination fever among the international students. In addition, the salary level of international students is also showing a downward trend, which is a certain gap compared with their expected salary.
1. Study abroad experience becomes a plus
Although the road back to China is not easy, international students still have certain advantages. 80.85% of the HR department considers study abroad experience to be a plus, and international student priority positions account for 10 of the total positions15%。The study abroad experience is not only valuable in terms of money, but also plays a key role in the career of an international student. After joining the company, the advantages of international students in project management, organization and coordination, and problem analysis gradually emerged.
2. Enhance competitiveness in many aspects
In order to stand out in the employment process of returning to China, international students need to improve their competitiveness in many aspects. In addition to the development of professional knowledge and skills, it is also important to develop your leadership, communication skills and teamwork skills. In addition, it is necessary to understand the needs and trends of the domestic job market and carefully plan your personal career development plan.
3. Make full use of the talent introduction policy
Some large cities and first-tier cities in China have relaxed the requirements for international students to settle down, providing more opportunities for international students. International students can take full advantage of these policies and strive for better development opportunities. At the same time, some domestic companies have a high demand for international students, and they are more inclined to recruit international students with foreign study and Xi experience.
Returning to China has become an option for more and more international students, however, the road to employment in China is not easy. International students have to face increased employment pressure and fierce competition. In order to achieve stable employment, international students need to make full use of the advantages of studying abroad experience, improve their competitiveness, understand the needs of the domestic job market, and actively seek various opportunities. At the same time, China should also further improve the talent introduction policy to provide a better development platform for international students. The international students have excellent educational backgrounds and practical experience, and they are full of longing and confidence for the development of China, and we believe that they will be able to succeed on the road to development in China.