With the advancement of technology and the development of society, people's needs and expectations for professional choices are constantly changing. Once known as the "iron rice bowl", the civil engineering major is now facing unprecedented challenges and is known as the "sinkhole" major by some. So why is civil engineering no longer so popular?
First of all, with the development of science and technology and industrial upgrading, the job market in some traditional industries is changing. Civil engineering, as a traditional industry, has also affected its job market. Especially in the current economic situation, some civil engineering projects have been shelved due to funding, policies and other reasons, resulting in more severe employment pressure for civil engineering graduates.
Secondly, with the changes in society, people's choice of occupation has also changed. Today's young people are more focused on career development and personal growth, rather than just pursuing stable jobs and income. They are more inclined to choose some emerging industries with innovation and development prospects, such as the Internet, artificial intelligence, etc. In contrast, civil engineering majors may be relatively limited in terms of career advancement and personal growth, which has led to a decrease in interest in the profession for some.
In addition, civil engineering majors are relatively difficult to study. This major requires students to master a lot of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, and requires students to have a solid foundation in mathematics, physics and other disciplines. This also makes some students shy away from choosing a major and is reluctant to choose a difficult major such as civil engineering.
However, despite the challenges and difficulties faced by the civil engineering profession, that doesn't mean it has lost all its appeal. As a traditional industry, civil engineering still plays an irreplaceable and important role. In the future, with the continuous progress and application of science and technology, the civil engineering profession will also usher in new development opportunities and challenges.
Therefore, students should make a rational decision based on their interests, abilities, and career planning when choosing a civil engineering major. At the same time, schools and education departments should also strengthen the reform and innovation of the civil engineering major, improve the quality of teaching and employment competitiveness, and inject new vitality and impetus into the development of the profession.