With the surge in the number of college students and the reduction of social jobs, China's young people are facing severe employment challenges. The data shows that the unemployment rate of young people in China continues to rise, and college students have difficulties in finding employment.
Nowadays, our parents' generation can find satisfactory jobs even if they only have basic education, and many people with a junior high school education have successfully started their own businesses. However, for my generation, finding the job of their choice can be extremely difficult.
People who once thought that a diploma was a guarantee are now finding that college students are all over the streets, and graduate students are not unusual. Although it may seem like a joke, it truly reflects the plight of college students: the golden signs of the past are gradually losing their lustre. After many years of cold window, just to become famous once, I finally stepped into the dream university. However, the joy has not faded, time has passed, and it is the job hunting season in the blink of an eye. As the number of graduates surged, the fledgling group of college students faced their first challenge of their lives: finding a job.
For many college students, the spring and fall hiring seasons are the best time to apply for a job. During these two seasons, the university will invite many companies to hold job fairs on campus, and some well-known companies will also take the initiative to go to top universities to give presentations. In order to take advantage of these opportunities, graduates carefully prepare their resumes in advance and actively submit them at job fairs in the hope of finding their dream job.
This year, the recruitment of 7,000 state-owned enterprises and central enterprises attracted a large number of job seekers, but the recruitment conditions made many college students feel helpless. With the popularization of higher education, the number of undergraduate students has surged, resulting in a significant depreciation of academic qualifications. Twenty years ago, there were only 1 million undergraduates, and the demand outstripped, but today it is far more than that.
Once upon a time, a bachelor's degree was a status symbol and was widely recognized by society. However, as the number of college students has proliferated, undergraduate diplomas have become more uncommon and their value has decreased. Nowadays, many positions no longer require undergraduates.
In China, doctoral students are regarded as representatives of the highest academic qualifications, and they should be committed to the national scientific research cause and contribute their wisdom and talents. However, it is surprising that many Ph.D. graduates from top universities such as Tsinghua University and Peking University have joined companies like PetroChina to compete for seemingly simple positions. This trend has undoubtedly increased the employment pressure for undergraduates, making the already challenging recruitment market even more complex and cumbersome.
In Beijing, the recruitment for an administrative position at PetroChina's headquarters attracted nearly 500 applicants, including elites from Qingbei. After 20 rounds of interviews, the fierce competition can be seen. Good jobs are scarce, and the employment situation is becoming more and more severe.
In today's society, the competition for positions is becoming more and more fierce, and many of these positions are even more demanding of candidates. Worryingly, undergraduates seem to struggle to compete in this field, as many jobs start with master's or even doctoral degrees. What's even more staggering is that even for seemingly entry-level basic jobs, the barriers to entry are constantly rising.
This trend is not only seen in large institutional units, but also in many small and medium-sized enterprises, which have set extremely harsh hiring conditions. These changes have undoubtedly brought considerable challenges to the job market, so that job seekers have to constantly improve themselves to adapt to this increasingly difficult employment environment.
In such a job market, a bachelor's degree no longer seems to be sufficient to meet strict selection criteria, both in terms of professionalism and educational background, which makes many college students feel ashamed and powerless. As a result, undergraduates find themselves with few employment opportunities and have to choose to further their education. The unattainable academic threshold discourages many ordinary undergraduates, and the recruitment site has become a place for academic competitions.
In this context, it is no longer possible to blame college students for not looking for a job after graduation, in fact they are faced with the reality that the market cannot provide opportunities. In this grim employment situation, many undergraduates have stopped taking employment as their first choice and are turning to further study. In order to stand out in a competitive market, they must bite the bullet and complete their graduate studies. Despite the tremendous pressure of graduate school, they still chose to move on.
As a result, competition for graduate education has also become extremely fierce. Compared to 20 years ago, the number of graduate students has increased by more than eight times, a phenomenon that also reflects the current social pursuit of higher education and the pressure of the job market.
Although people seem to put off the pressure until graduate school, competition for jobs is becoming fiercer, leading to graduation lamenting that the post-00s are reshaping the workplace. Many college students are perceived as conceited and unmotivated, making it difficult to find a job. At the same time, some companies believe that these graduates value themselves too much and are unwilling to put in the effort, which is the reason why they have difficulty finding a job.
Companies set too high a bar for many people to apply, but put the onus on job seekers. Students from well-off families may choose to continue their studies, while students with less financial conditions may choose to work. For college students who rely on the full support of their families to complete their studies, it can be stressful to find a job after graduation.
Due to the concerns of their families, especially the hard work of their parents and the perceptions of relatives and friends, many students are under pressure to find employment, even if the job is not ideal.
Even if a company's conditions are not satisfactory, the salary level is not high, and even the crisis of closing its doors is constantly in danger, it may still be an option for some job seekers. The prospects for such jobs are worrying. As a result, many graduates start their careers with passion and drive, but soon find themselves either at risk of company closure or being made redundant. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to those graduates who have just stepped into the workforce.
However, in such a short working time, I barely accumulated much valuable work experience and had to say goodbye to that job.
Although I was still eager to find a suitable job through campus recruitment, the reality prevented me from doing so. Because once I have participated in the work and paid social security and provident fund, I will no longer be regarded as a fresh graduate and lose the qualification to participate in campus recruitment.
Therefore, I had to turn to social recruitment. However, many social recruitment positions, although attractive, have strict requirements for the candidate's professional background and experience, and even require some work experience.
As a result, many young people who have just graduated, who are in their twenties, are forced to leave their jobs and find it difficult to find suitable jobs. As a result, some people have no choice but to rely on their parents to live.
Against this backdrop, many college students seem to be living a retired life, full of confusion and confusion about the future. Some of them spend their days doing nothing, while others choose to hide in their homes and drink to kill their sorrows.
In the current employment environment with severe involution, many people feel frustrated and lose their fighting spirit, including those ordinary college students, who question the fairness of the exam. Seeing some of their peers with low academic qualifications easily get high-paying jobs has further dampened their motivation. However, we can't change the status quo, we can only adjust ourselves. First and foremost, we need to stay calm, accept reality, and believe that we can succeed.
On the road to job hunting, it is essential to constantly improve yourself. Consider what certifications or exams will enhance your resume? By taking these exams and obtaining relevant certificates, your overall competitiveness will be significantly enhanced.
At the same time, expand your horizons and don't limit yourself to traditional institutional positions. Instead, focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have good potential for growth. They may provide you with a platform to showcase your talents and achieve your career aspirations.
Remember, success often belongs to those who have a vision. Therefore, maintaining a long-term perspective is essential for career advancement.
In the end, I believe that if we work together, everyone can find their own job.