The reason may be that the number of graduate graduates has increased, leading to greater competition for jobs. In the 90s, graduate students could have the opportunity to become cadres at the level of deputy director and above, which made graduate students very attractive. However, the number of graduate students has increased dramatically these days, and graduate students who graduate every year face stiff competition. Nowadays, job recruitment is no longer only based on academic qualifications, it pays more attention to work experience and practical ability. As a result, candidates who already have several years of work experience are more competitive than those who pursue a three-year graduate degree before looking for a job.
According to CCTV News, a series of measures such as company bankruptcy, layoffs, and salary cuts have made economic competition increasingly fierce. This is also one reason for the decline in the number of graduate students. After the pandemic passed, there was a recovery momentum, and many candidates began to realize that with the new opportunities, they could enter the workforce earlier instead of focusing on exam preparation.
Candidates who have fought many times and failed in the graduate school entrance examination may have long given up the belief in the graduate school entrance examination. Like a carp jumping over the dragon gate, being admitted to graduate school is a very rare opportunity, just like a carp jumping over the dragon gate, not every fish can succeed. It may be that these graduate school entrance examination candidates, who have experienced repeated defeats, have gradually let go of the time of graduation"Be sure to be admitted to graduate school"obsession. This is also an important factor in the decline in the number of graduate students.
Zhang Xuefeng is a postgraduate examination expert who is highly respected by the majority of candidates, and he discussed in **related reports**"Didn't I say that a long time ago"。To a certain extent, his words foreshadowed a significant decline in the number of graduate students.
It is worth noting that the decline in the number of graduate students has a certain relationship with the epidemic. The pandemic has had a huge impact on society as a whole, especially on the economic front. Many businesses have closed due to the pandemic, and layoffs and salary cuts are widespread, increasing the pressure on graduates to find employment. In order to increase their competitive advantage, many people choose to take the postgraduate examination or take the first position to be recruited. However, as the pandemic gradually passes and a series of recovery measures are implemented, many candidates believe that it is more cost-effective to find employment as soon as possible under the new opportunities that have been opened.
At this time, we should think about whether the postgraduate entrance examination is just for the needs of employment. Perhaps the real value lies in self-improvement, broadening of knowledge and in-depth understanding of the academic field. Such thinking may better guide our personal development.
We should make it clear that the postgraduate entrance examination is not only to get a degree certificate, but more importantly, to cultivate our comprehensive ability and academic literacy through the postgraduate examination process. This will be an invaluable asset in our future careers.
Here, I would like to share my own experience. My original intention for graduate school was not to look for a job, but to delve deeper into my field of interest. In the past few years, I have continuously expanded my knowledge by reading a lot of literature. At the same time, the academic atmosphere during my graduate studies also allowed me to come into contact with many outstanding scholars and peers, and the communication and interaction with them further enhanced my academic strength.
There are many reasons for the sharp drop in the number of graduate students, among which the uncertainty of employment prospects and the impact of the epidemic have played an important role. However, we must also make it clear that the significance of the postgraduate entrance examination is not only about employment, but more importantly, about self-improvement and academic pursuit. No matter which path we choose, we should maintain our thirst for knowledge and constantly pursue our ideals and goals.