In this spring, not only are the flowers blooming, but the job market for graduates is also lively. According to the latest data, the 2024 class of ordinary college graduates in the country is expected to reach 11.79 million, an increase of 210,000 year-on-year. Yes, you heard it right, it means that the employment force is a whole bigger than last year. This is not just an increase in numbers, but also an increase in the pressure on the job market. In the face of such an employment situation, major universities have begun to take action and have issued employment proposals to graduates, hoping that everyone can actively respond to this unknown challenge.
Heihe University released an "Employment Proposal for Class of 2024 Graduates" on its WeChat***. The proposal mentions that graduates should adhere to the principle of "walking on two legs", both with dreams and with their feet on the ground. This can't help but remind people of the old saying, "The ideal is very plump, and the reality is very skinny". In this competitive society, we can't just dream without acting.
Especially when it comes to choosing a career path, the proposal makes several very practical recommendations. First of all, it encourages everyone not to just focus on the path of going to school, taking the public examination, and taking the exam, although these are all good choices, but they are not the only choice. Sometimes, a change of thinking can lead to unexpected gains. For example, you can consider joining a micro, small and medium-sized enterprise, or devoting yourself to grassroots work. These places, although they may not be as glamorous as the big companies at first, are a good place to exercise their abilities and gain experience. In addition, they can also consider applying for grass-roots service projects such as "special post teachers," "three branches and one support," and "western plan," or they may choose to make meritorious contributions to the army. These choices will not only make your youth more meaningful, but also make your life more colorful.
But in this era of poor economic environment, who doesn't have a story about the difficulty of finding a job? In the face of the endless number of employment proposals, I just want to say: Dear school, I appreciate your kindness, but can this really solve the problem?
First, let's take a look at this so-called "active employment". In the current market environment, every graduate is like being forced to participate in a war without gunpowder, and every job is a trophy to fight for. After all, isn't the question of whether to be active or not because job opportunities are already scarce? We all want to be positive, but the question is is does positivity work?
The school's proposal mentions a variety of good suggestions, from "walking on two legs" to "going to the grassroots". Well, it does sound great, but in reality? Aren't these so-called suggestions another form of "persecution" for most people? In the face of this situation, I just want to ask: Isn't it a well-known fact that the market environment is not good and the employment pressure is high? Can this appeal really open the door to employment for us?
Not to mention, the current job market is simply a big dye vat, full of uncertainties. Everyone is working hard and being positive, but whether they can find a satisfying job in the end often depends on luck. In this case, the school's proposal doesn't sound like the old saying: "Sell water in the desert, but tell you to actively imagine it's the ocean".
Therefore, dear university, although your proposal is very well written and your suggestions are beautiful, in this era of bad economy, complex market environment, and high employment pressure, what we really need may be more than just a proposal. What we need is more practical help, more concrete solutions, not empty encouragement and positivity that has nowhere to be placed. In an era where everyone is fighting for survival, what we need more than ever is a method and strategy that can really help us break the ice and move forward.