Impact of COVID-19 on Chinese Students' Employment and Education Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected Chinese students in terms of employment opportunities and education trends. The number of college graduates has been increasing each year, with a notable rise in postgraduate entrance exam applicants. The pandemic has impacted the employment market for graduates, leading to changes in recruitment demand and job-seeking patterns. There are also shifts in employment preferences and enrollment policies, especially regarding postgraduate studies. Overall, the pandemic has brought about various challenges and changes in the landscape of Chinese students' futures.
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The impact of COVID-19 on Chinese students' employment and education --Dr. Shawn Chen, Chairman Sias University
The number of college graduates Increase compared to the same period last year Year 2020 8.74 million 400,000 2021 9.09 million 350,000 2022 10.76 million 1.67 million 2023 11.58 million 820,000
Postgraduate Study Fact SIAS DY The number of applicants for the 2022 postgraduate entrance examination nationwide was 4.57 million, an increase of 850,000 people or 23% compared to 2021. The number of 2022 college graduates choosing to take the postgraduate entrance examination accounts for 40.78%, an increase of 6.57% compared to 2021. The number of applicants for the National Civil service examination in 2022 will reach 2.123 million; In 2022, the number of applicants for Teacher Qualification Examination jumped to 11.442 million. In 2023, 4.74 million candidates registered for postgraduate entrance examination, an overall increase of 170,000 compared to 2022.
Postgraduate Study Fact SIAS DY 1. The pandemic has impacted the employment market of college graduates. Company recruitment demand declines, Industry development and transformation conflicts 2. Impact of the pandemic on the employment of graduates varies in different regions and cities. Recruitment demand in major cities decline, Increase in job seekers from inner mainland 3. The pandemic generated negative impact on the employment of graduates for a limited time. Graduation and employment pressure, Psychological Problems of Graduates in Employment 4. The Pandemic has made it more difficult for college students to find a satisfactory job. Change employment location, adjust expected salary and expected industry
Postgraduate Study Fact SIAS DY 5. Significant increase in employment stability and unemployment concerns. More visible on the first group of student (year of 2020) 6. Increase in the number of people taking postgraduate entrance exams. Master's degree enrollment expansion policy 7. Freshman and sophomore students has a stronger preference in choosing master degrees or career choices in the field related to the pandemic. 8. Significant changes in the employment flow of college students before and after the epidemic. Significant increase in enrollment and employment within the system 9. There are significant differences in the employment flow of different types of college graduates. Difficult to pursue further study for non-Double Class College students
