At the recent two sessions, Academician Pan Fusheng, a deputy to the National People's Congress and a well-known scholar, put forward a controversial proposal: eliminate the concept of "first degree" in resumes. Academician Pan believes that the current education system overemphasizes academic background and ignores the actual ability and intrinsic quality of individuals, which to a certain extent exacerbates the unfair evaluation of talents in society.
Academician Pan Fusheng's proposal sparked a wide range of social discussions. In higher education, academic qualifications have long been seen as an important measure of a person's academic achievement and social status. Academician Pan pointed out that this concept not only limits the space for personal development, but also hinders the society's comprehensive understanding and fair evaluation of talents.
In the current job market, many employers pay too much attention to the candidate's first academic qualification, that is, the university and major at the undergraduate level. This practice often puts graduates from non-prestigious universities at a disadvantage at the starting line, regardless of whether they later earn a higher level of graduate degree or professional skills through their own efforts.
Behind Academician Pan Fusheng's suggestion is a deep reflection on educational fairness and talent training mechanism. He argues that the uneven distribution of educational resources has led to a certain degree of social stratification, which is further exacerbated by the overemphasis on first qualifications in resumes. If this concept can be eliminated, it will help break down the existing educational and social barriers and promote fair competition for talent.
Academician Pan also suggested that graduates should not only focus on first-tier cities and large enterprises. He pointed out that as China's urbanization process accelerates, second- and third-tier cities offer a lot of opportunities, and the development of these regions also requires a large number of talent support. Graduates should choose a reasonable place of employment according to their interests and career plans, rather than blindly pursuing so-called "high-paying positions".
Academician Pan Fusheng's proposal aims to encourage young people to broaden their horizons and realize that the possibilities for personal development are not limited to the traditional label of "prestigious school". He emphasized that real talents are those who can continuously learn, adapt to social changes, and create value, rather than relying solely on academic qualifications to define their identity and value.
Although Academician Pan's proposal has caused some controversy, it also provides a new perspective for the current education and employment system. With the continued focus of all sectors of society on educational equity and talent development mechanisms, this proposal may spark more discussion and reform in order to achieve a more equitable and pluralistic educational environment.
Academician Pan Fusheng's proposal is not only a challenge to the traditional concept of education, but also a profound reflection on the talent evaluation system of the whole society. In the future, we look forward to seeing more discussions about educational equity and talent development, and the positive changes that will result from it.