In today's competitive job market, many college students are faced with an important choice: whether to work directly or choose to go to graduate schoolThis issue has been a matter of great concern, especially as the number of applicants for the master's degree has declined, and many people have begun to question the value of graduate degrees. In order to answer this question, the author hopes to provide you with some reference and help by analyzing 1.14 million recruitment data.
Based on an analysis of recruitment data in Beijing, we found that students who choose to pursue graduate school face some different situations when applying for jobs compared to those who work directly. From the perspective of the average minimum monthly salary, students who choose to study in graduate school can get a higher salary, with an average minimum monthly salary of 13,218 yuan, which is 441 yuan higher than that of students who work directly. In addition, students who choose to pursue graduate studies are more likely to enter public institutions, state agencies, state-owned enterprises and other units.
However, although the data shows that choosing to study in graduate school can get better employment opportunities and treatment, it does not mean that every graduate student can successfully find their ideal job. In reality, graduate students may face a highly competitive situation, with the supply of recruitment positions falling short of demand, and the time cycle is relatively long. Taking Beijing as an example, the number of jobs that can be delivered by undergraduates accounts for about 1.13 million out of 1.14 million, while the number of jobs that can be delivered only by graduate students is about 10,000. Therefore, even if you choose to go to graduate school, there is no guarantee that every graduate student will be able to get a good job opportunity.
When making a choice, an individual's career planning and development goals are very important. Considering the individual's interests, abilities, and future direction, it is crucial to make a reasonable choice.
Oda, who works at a provincial branch of a bank, said that she chose to work directly after graduating from her bachelor's degree and worked in the bank for five years. She believes that since most of her family members are engaged in the financial industry, she has an understanding of the future employment situation in the financial industry, so she chose to work directly. She also said that she has become a senior practitioner with 5 years of experience in large banks, which has helped her in her career development.
However, not everyone has a clear career plan and goals, and some people choose to go to graduate school to change their professional direction for the better. For example, Zhang Zhifan chose to enter Peking University School of Transnational Law through the postgraduate entrance examination because he wanted to change his major. He believes that compared with changing jobs, the cost of changing careers through graduate school entrance examinations is lower. Everyone's reasons and goals for choosing graduate school are different, but it is important to be clear about your development direction and move forward bravely towards your goals.
In our analysis of recruitment data, we found that technical jobs are more reliant on graduate degrees and pay better. For example, the average minimum monthly salary for technology development positions is as high as 22,407 yuan, which is 11% higher than that of students who work directly. While other job categories, such as creative and marketing, the salary level of graduate students is relatively low.
In addition, in technical positions, graduate degrees are also more inclined to work in high-end jobs. In the case of jobs in artificial intelligence, for example, candidates with a graduate degree are more likely to work in cutting-edge fields such as large model algorithms. However, for graduate students in non-skilled positions, they may face lower wages than their peers who work directly after their bachelor's degree and "education spillover" when applying for a job.
To sum up, choosing whether to work for two years or go to graduate school for three years requires a reasonable choice based on personal circumstances. Graduate school earns higher pay and better employment opportunities, especially in technical roles. However, choosing to go to graduate school does not guarantee that every graduate student will be able to find the ideal job position, and may face certain competitive pressures and longer time cycles.
Therefore, when making a choice, it is very important for an individual to have a career plan and development goals. If you have a clear direction and goal for development, you can choose to go to graduate school to increase your professional and technical skillsIf you are unsure about your career direction, you can choose to work directly to accumulate work experience, and continue to explore and develop in your work.
Most importantly, whether you choose to go to graduate school or work directly, you need to make decisions based on your own circumstances and career goals. Everyone's situation is different, so there is no one universal answer. It is important to recognize your strengths and weaknesses and make decisions in your career planning.
Finally, for students who choose to go to graduate school, although the recruitment data shows that the salary and employment opportunities are relatively good, it does not mean that every graduate student will be able to get the ideal job position. In the end, the choice between graduate school or direct work can only be defined by yourself"Gold content"。It is important to make decisions based on your own circumstances and career plans, and to take responsibility for your choices.