In recent years, the popularity of higher education has gradually increased, which has become the basic expectation of many ordinary families. Although the proportion of college students in China is still lower than that of some developed countries, the challenge faced by domestic college students is that there are too many people with "similar academic qualifications" in the labor market, which also leads to strict requirements for job seekers. As the Class of 2024 reaches a new high number of college graduates, we can't help but wonder how college students will respond to the challenges of entering the real world.
The number of graduates in 2024 is expected to reach 11.79 million, a significant increase from 11.58 million in the Class of '23. Now that it has entered December, the campus recruitment of many regular colleges and universities has been launched. Next summer, more than 10 million college students will officially enter the society and face the pressure and challenges of employment. When it comes to job hunting, most people will have to face real-world competition and choice.
With the number of graduates on the rise, competition for jobs is becoming fiercer. Many people find that the chances of getting their dream job through campus recruitment are significantly reduced. In the past, school recruitment has always been considered to be superior to social recruitment, because companies that can enter colleges and universities for recruitment often go through strict screening and checks by college teachers, and the positions and treatment are relatively good. However, now, we often see college students posting "recruitment notices" on the booth when they recruit on campus, which is shocking. Some network companies recruit computer science students and ask for this and that, but they only give a monthly salary of 2,200 yuan; There are even some companies that recruit "princesses", asking for singing, drinking, and even selling hue. These situations are embarrassing and confusing, and the deterioration in the quality of school recruitment reflects the limited number of job opportunities available to college students in the real world.
Today's college students, especially those from ordinary colleges and universities such as secondary schools and junior colleges, are facing a more severe workplace situation. After graduating from college, many jobs are either extremely demanding or belong to low-end industries. The education sector needs to ensure employment opportunities in colleges and universities, so college career counselors can only find some "grass class desks" to fill the numbers, these jobs are demanding but very low-paying, or belong to low-end industries, which makes the job options for graduates more limited. Many graduates said: I haven't found a job yet, and my younger brothers and sisters are going to come out to grab jobs again, which is really embarrassing.
Graduates will inevitably face a lot of challenges and pressures when they enter the workforce. Learning to shoulder the tasks of life and face the pressures and challenges alone is a topic that everyone must face. Gao Qiqiang, an experienced veteran in the workplace, once reminded young people in a speech to learn to be careful with their budgets, which is also the "first lesson" that they must face after graduation. In the real world, many people have to shoulder the weight of life and grow under pressure from the moment they leave school.
Job search is the number one issue faced by most graduates. However, the reality of the employment situation is not optimistic. Many college students find that it is no longer them who choose their jobs, but their jobs that choose them. Especially for ordinary graduates, the job opportunities they face are even rarer. Although the salary is relatively high, working in an office building also requires a high level of work intensity. It is not for nothing that someone jokes that college students are now about the same as the weavers of the last century. In the real world of work, many college students have begun to turn to positions such as security guards and cleaners, giving up the idea of pursuing decent jobs in the past.
Faced with the reality that the number of graduates in 2024 will reach a new high, I can't help but wonder if we want to feel this number. What's the meaning behind this?
First of all, this data reaffirms the popularity of higher education in China. Undergraduate education has become the standard configuration of the traditional education path, and higher education plays a vital role in cultivating talents and improving overall quality. Regardless of whether they can directly find their dream job, students can improve their self-cultivation and comprehensive ability through the Xi and training of higher education.
Secondly, it also reflects the competitive pressure on college students in the real workplace. With the increase in the number of college students, graduates are no longer the established "sweet and sweet", but have to experience more challenges and competition. In order to get their dream job, college students need to put in more effort and preparation to adapt to the realities of the workplace.
Finally, we also need to think about how to improve the situation. In the context of the current fierce competition in the labor market, both universities and enterprises have the responsibility to provide more employment opportunities and development space for college students. ** More flexible policies can be introduced to support employment and entrepreneurship, and provide more practical Xi and training opportunities for graduates; Colleges and universities can work with enterprises to provide more down-to-earth vocational training and employment guidance; Enterprises also need to pay attention to the growth and development of college students, and provide a better working environment and benefits. Only by working together can this number no longer only increase the number of graduates, but truly reflect the results of talent training and social development.