Recently, an anxious mother sent out her daughter's confusion about not being able to find a job on social **. Her daughter completed her bachelor's and master's studies at the top 985 universities in China, with excellent grades, but she repeatedly hit a wall. This case has raised questions about the relationship between education and employment, and we realize that having a high degree does not necessarily lead to success in the job market. This question is not just about education, but also about how to understand and adapt to changes in society. When our children excel in school, they find that there is a huge gap between what they learn and what society needs. This article will summarize the possible deviations in parents' understanding of their children's education and employment, and put forward some suggestions to deal with the current social challenges.
Educational anxiety is a common psychological state among parents in China. Due to the deep concern for their children's future and the fierce competition in society, parents are full of high expectations and anxieties about their children's education. According to a CCTV survey, parents' anxiety about education reached 36% in 2020, and the issue of children's education is one of the most troubling issues for families. Parents often feel powerless in the face of limited educational resources, and they are willing to provide their children with high-quality educational resources at any cost, hoping to win the future for their children.
However, when these children step out of school and into society, they often find that their academic qualifications alone do not guarantee them success in the job market. The challenges they face do not match the opportunities they expect from a higher education, leading to confusion for parents and students.
In response to this problem, we believe that there may be some deviations in parents' understanding of their children's education and employment.
1. Overemphasizing academic qualifications and ignoring practical ability training
Many parents believe that only good academic qualifications are enough to succeed. They provide their children with top-notch educational resources and hope to open the door to success through academic qualifications. However, the reality is that academic qualifications are not the only success factor. In the highly competitive job market, enterprises pay more attention to the actual work ability and quality training. Therefore, parents should shift from talking on paper to focusing on the cultivation of practical ability, and encourage children to actively participate in social practice and internships to improve their work ability.
2. Blind comparison and the pursuit of high salary
Many parents and children have blind comparisons in career choices. They pursue high salaries and the brand effect of well-known companies, but often neglect the development of their own interests and potential. This has led to an unclear direction of employment and an increase in employment pressure. Parents and students should be aware that working is not just about making money, but more importantly, finding a career direction that suits them and being able to realize their development and interests in it. Therefore, they should be more rational about their employment choices, combine their personal interests with market demand, and find the direction they are really interested in and have development potential.
1. Grim employment situation
Graduates face an extremely competitive job market. According to statistics, the total number of college graduates in 2021 will reach 9.09 million, and the competition is extremely fierce. They are facing"Unemployment upon graduation"The reality is that looking for a job is not only about finding a job, but also about finding a satisfying job.
2. Lack of practical experience and employability
Many graduates face a lack of practical experience and employability in the employment process. In school, they often only focus on the learning of theoretical knowledge, and lack practical operation and vocational skill training. This makes it difficult for many graduates to find a job, as companies focus more on practical competence and skill acquisition. Therefore, graduates should take the initiative to participate in internships and social practice to accumulate practical experience and enhance their employability.
3. Ability to adapt to social changes
At present, the speed of social development is fast, and the speed of knowledge upgrading is accelerating. This puts forward higher requirements for the adaptability of graduates. They need to have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to change, and constantly improve their professionalism and lifelong learning ability.
1. Improve practical ability
Parents and students should pay attention to the cultivation of practical skills. Through participating in internships, social practice, innovation and entrepreneurship and other activities, accumulate practical experience and enhance employability.
2. Find a suitable career positioning
Parents and students should have an in-depth understanding of the development trends of various industries, understand their interests and potentials, and find a career orientation that suits them. Try to choose industries with a lot of room for long-term development and greater flexibility, rather than just pursuing high salaries and popularity.
3. Pay attention to lifelong learning
In the face of a rapidly changing society, graduates need to be equipped with lifelong learning skills. Only by constantly learning new knowledge and accumulating new skills can we adapt to social changes and remain competitive.
4. Adjust the mentality and establish a correct outlook on employment
Parents and students should establish a correct outlook on employment, not only pursue high salary and popularity, but also pay attention to the development of practical abilities and interests. Have confidence in yourself and keep working on your abilities.
Parents' expectations of their children's education and employment often deviate from reality. They overemphasize academic qualifications and blind comparisons, and ignore the cultivation of practical abilities and the development of interests. However, the actual job market puts forward higher requirements for actual ability and comprehensive quality. Therefore, parents and students should adapt to the changes in the current society, pay attention to practical ability and lifelong learning, establish a correct employment concept, and lay a solid foundation for their career development.