Recently, according to the latest data released on the official website of the postgraduate examination website, the number of postgraduate students in 24 years has plummeted by 360,000 compared with last year, which has attracted widespread attention and heated discussions. This result is reminiscent of Zhang Xuefeng's previous prediction, and at the same time as the news, he said: "Did I say it a long time ago." This means that the sharp drop in the number of graduate students is not unexpected, so what is the reason for the sharp drop in the number of graduate students?This article will analyze and ** from the following aspects.
In the past, in the 90s, a postgraduate degree could almost be regarded as a "sweet treat", because a postgraduate degree could at least lead to a cadre position at or above the deputy department level. However, the situation has changed nowadays, with a massive increase in the number of graduate students and fierce competition for employment after graduation, rather than simply choosing a job. Nowadays, academic qualifications are no longer the only admission requirement for most jobs, and experience has become even more important. Rather than spending three years in graduate school and competing for the same position with someone with three years of work experience, graduate students don't necessarily have an advantage.
In addition, with the progress and development of society, the demand for compound abilities in many positions is getting higher and higher, and a postgraduate degree in a single discipline cannot meet the needs of the market. Therefore, many students choose to improve their comprehensive quality and ability by combining work and further study.
The spread of the epidemic has lasted for three years, which has brought a huge impact on the global economy, and the competition in all walks of life has become extremely fierce. Many companies have to take measures to reduce costs and increase efficiency, including bankruptcy, layoffs, salary cuts, etc., which forces fresh graduates and some former students to choose stable employment paths such as postgraduate entrance examinations and civil service examinations.
However, as the epidemic gradually passes and the gradual recovery of the economy becomes more and more obvious, many candidates believe that instead of spending time on retreat and preparation, it is better to seize the new opportunities of opening up and find employment as soon as possible. They believe that social developments and changes in the job market may provide them with more opportunities to avoid long-term delays in their studies. Therefore, the sharp drop in the number of graduate students may be closely related to the lifting of the epidemic and the recovery of the job market.
We know that the entrance examination itself is a fierce competition. The graduate students who can be admitted are already the best among the future talents, and they are like carp jumping through the dragon gate, going through repeated defeats and defeats, and finally have the opportunity to be admitted to graduate school. However, not all students who are willing to take the postgraduate entrance examination are able to persevere to the end, and many people gradually lose their confidence and motivation to enter the postgraduate examination after experiencing various difficulties and setbacks, which has led to a significant decrease in the number of postgraduate students.
Although the postgraduate entrance examination can provide individuals with better development opportunities and a platform to enhance their competitiveness, in the face of huge examination pressure and long-term academic burden, some people have also chosen other development paths, or voluntarily gave up their original firm dream of graduate school. This phenomenon also reflects the fierce competition of the graduate school entrance examination itself and the huge test for individuals.
Through the above analysis, it can be seen that there are many reasons for the sharp decline in the number of graduate students in 24 years. On the one hand, with the development and progress of society, the status of graduate students is no longer as significant as in the past, and the diversified needs of personal development have also increased the requirements for comprehensive quality and experience. On the other hand, the economic difficulties brought about by the epidemic and the changes in the job market have also made many candidates choose to give up the postgraduate entrance examination and seize new opportunities to find employment as soon as possible. Finally, the fierce competition and personal perseverance of the graduate school entrance examination itself are also one of the reasons for the decrease in the number of graduate school entrance examinations.
In the development of this era, we should pay more attention to the improvement of personal comprehensive quality and constantly adapt to the changes in social needs, rather than being limited to the pursuit of academic qualifications. Whether the postgraduate entrance examination is suitable for you should make a rational decision based on your personal interests, development prospects and your actual situation. Most importantly, no matter what path you choose, you need to have strong confidence, perseverance and a spirit of continuous improvement in order to gain a foothold and continue to grow in this rapidly changing society. After all, everyone's development path is different, and the key is to find the right direction for you and take a brave step.