In the army of millions of graduates every year, are you still anxious about the graduate school entrance examination, the public entrance examination, and the examination editor? In 2024, we are facing an even more severe employment situation. This article will give you an in-depth look at this phenomenon and how to find your niche in the competitive job market.
First, the job market "entrance examination" boom.
In 2024, the number of ordinary college graduates in the country is expected to reach 11.79 million, an increase of 210,000 from last year. Behind this number is the anxiety and confusion of the future of the non-math students. Although the number of graduate students decreased by 360,000 from the previous year, it was still as high as 4.38 million, while the number of admitted students was only about 1.25 million. This means that more than two-thirds of candidates will face the reality of not being able to make the list. The fierce competition in the public examination has reached an unprecedented height, with the number of applicants for the national examination exceeding 2.83 million, and the competition ratio for the most popular positions has reached an astonishing 3679:1.
2. Why are college students so obsessed with "going on to higher education and taking the public examination"?
Behind this phenomenon is the harsh reality of the job market. The "one-size-fits-all" requirements for academic qualifications in social recruitment, as well as the desire for stable jobs, have forced college students to set their sights on these seemingly "safe" paths. However, this herd mentality and the blind pursuit of high academic qualifications may not only lead to a waste of personal resources, but also may bring about social problems such as academic inflation.
3. Coping strategies of universities and society.
In the face of this challenge, universities and society should take proactive measures. Colleges and universities need to provide career guidance from the very beginning of their enrollment to help them understand their interests and potential, and encourage them to explore diverse career paths. At the same time, colleges and universities should strengthen cooperation with enterprises to provide students with internships and employment opportunities, so that they can find their own place in practice.
In terms of society, it is necessary to create a more equitable employment environment and break the "academic qualifications". Businesses and the public sector should offer more competency-based and skills-based roles rather than just academic qualifications. In this way, college students can choose the most suitable career path for themselves according to their strengths and interests.
4. Self-awakening of college students.
Finally, college students themselves need to wake up. When faced with employment choices, we should not blindly follow the trend, but should conduct in-depth self-analysis based on our actual situation. Whether it is further study or direct employment, it should be based on a clear understanding of your future career plan.
In this era of competition, college students need to break the traditional concept of employment and have the courage to explore and try. Only when we no longer regard "going on to higher education and taking the public examination" as the only way out, can we find our own place in the diversified job market. Let's look forward to every graduate finding their own stage and shining brightly.