The graduate enrollment boom has waned.
This year's decline in the number of master's students enrolled in the program is cause for concern, as it shows that interest in postgraduate education is waning. In the past, postgraduate entrance examination was also a popular choice, and many college students chose to take postgraduate entrance examination in order to find better jobs and development space in this competitive society. However, the craze seems to be slowly fading. The occurrence of this phenomenon is largely related to the current social environment, employment status and other factors.
First of all, the working conditions of Chinese university graduates are constantly changing after a series of changes. In the past, it was the common aspiration of all college graduates to guarantee a job, so by taking the postgraduate examination, it was possible to increase the employment opportunities of graduates and increase their salary. However, with the continuous development of the economy, the demand for talent is also increasing. More and more people are realizing that obtaining a postgraduate degree is not the only way to reach the pinnacle of life, and more and more emphasis is placed on cultivating hands-on skills, broadening horizons and cultivating creative skills.
In addition, the graduate school entrance examination itself is a relatively difficult job. Students are faced with a large and complex test set, a brutal competition, and intense academic pressure. Some graduate students feel that the time and effort they put into graduate school may not have a significant effect. Instead of this, it is better to work, practice, accumulate practical experience, cultivate their own ability and quality, and enhance their competitive advantage from other aspects.
Increased work pressure.
Job search pressure is also a major factor in the decline in graduate admissions. Nowadays, the job market in the job market has become very cutthroat, and many industries and companies have put forward higher requirements for excellent employees. With a graduate degree, competition in the workplace becomes more intense, but it is not easy to get the job you want.
In fact, in some specific positions, someone with a lot of practical work experience will be more valuable than having a master's degree. Especially for those positions that are more technical and practical, companies tend to choose college graduates with work experience. In this context, some people feel that continuing graduate school is not the best way, and prefer to gain practical experience and skills through work, and finally decide whether to continue their studies.
Diversification. College students now have more options than ever before. In addition to participating in a graduate Xi, students can also choose to continue their Xi abroad, find a job, or start their own business. With such a variety of options, the postgraduate entrance examination is no longer a feasible path, but allows people to think about their interests and future development from a broader perspective, and explore the right career path.
From the perspective of the demand for talents in the talent market, the demand for talents in various industries is different. In some special industries, such as education, health, finance, etc., the requirements for graduate students are still very high;However, in other aspects, such as the Internet, media, art, etc., they choose different paths according to each person's preferences and growth orientation. Therefore, students can not only take the graduate examination in terms of employment, but can also follow their own path according to their own conditions and hobbies.
Plan whether to take the graduate exam.
The decrease in the number of graduate students is also related to the rational arrangement of students' Xi plans. When faced with the choice between job hunting and continuing education, many people will make a detailed evaluation based on their actual situation and purpose to find out the most suitable development path.
Some people will postpone the graduate school entrance exam in order to gain more practical experience. In the process of practice, teachers can have a clear understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses, so as to be clear about their needs and goals for continuing to learn Xi. Others improve themselves in other ways, for example, through various qualifications, training courses, etc. Such a choice is also based on the candidate's actual situation, with a more reasonable and realistic attitude to look at their future.
In short, the decrease in the number of graduate students is not just a change in numbers, but a phenomenon that makes people think. It is important not to jump to conclusions and deny the significance and significance of postgraduate education. Whether you want to go to graduate school or not, the key is that you are clear about your purpose, your ideals, and you have to work hard for it. Going to graduate school is only to complete your own development and career plan, not the only option. The road ahead depends on us to explore and explore by ourselves. We must firmly believe that everyone can find their own value and ideals in their own lives.
Citation: China Higher Education Development Strategy Research Institute, China Master's Education Development Report 2019
China Higher Education Press, Review of China's Graduate Admissions 2021