Author: Zhihu Zhou Rui/Planet Data School
Recently, a netizen posted this complaint on social platforms: What about the master's degree of Peking University? It's not the same as not being able to find a job! The netizen's complaint has caused heated discussions on the Internet, which is also a true portrayal of the job search process of millions of graduates in the fall recruitment season of 2024.
This netizen complained on the Internet:
Submit your resume to emo! Everyone else is talking about salary, urging the school to come out with three parties, and I don't have an offer yet! Every day, I am either submitting a resume or an interview or a written test!
I have voted for 150+ online applications, and at present, only Pinduoduo can go to the last side completely, and then I have been soaking in the pool, and the results have not been given for a long time! Last week's four interviews only received Longfor's result notification, and it still didn't pass! Recently, I also met with the group meeting of the Shanghai branch of the Bank of Communications, and there is a high probability that there is no one, focusing on participation (in the last link, the interviewer will ask if there is a gap between the undergraduate and the master's degree, and will explain the reason for the gap, I am one of the 10 people in the whole group meeting, and I also asked which year I was born) But anyway, people also gave the opportunity for an interview.
Now I have written exams and interviews scheduled every day, but there is no offer! The autumn recruitment of older girls is too sad! This wave is really a reverse graduate school, and I can't find a job even if I go to Peking University! Alas!
The netizen also posted a list of companies he applied for and interviewed, which are basically well-known companies in popular industries.
took a look at the background of this netizen, the girl came ashore at the age of 27 with a master's degree from the School of Economics of Peking University, and is currently 29 years old, unmarried and childless.
First of all, this netizen's feelings are very understandable. For many graduates, finding a dream job is not an easy task, especially in this year's market environment and highly competitive environment, where everyone is working hard to submit resumes, interviews, and written exams in the hope of being able to stand out from the crowd. And those with high academic qualifications, such as this Peking University master's graduate, may have higher expectations, but they may also face greater challenges.
This year's job market has arguably been the "hardest season in history", which has made many graduates feel stressed in their job search. Especially in the current global economic downturn, all industries are scaling back hiring, making graduates face more fierce competition.
In this process, highly educated graduates, such as this Peking University master's graduate, have higher expectations and more intense competitive pressure. These highly educated graduates often have higher self-requirements and expectations in the job search process, hoping to achieve better development and achievements in their careers. However, the reality is harsh.
In response to the job search experience of this female master of Peking University, the blogger discussed the reasons with the majority of netizens on Xiaohongshu, and 321 netizens voted on the possible reasons.
According to everyone's opinions, the reasons for the current 0 offer of this female master of Peking University are the following reasons in order of the number of votes:
1. Older age
The job seeker is a 29-year-old female master's degree from Peking University, who is unmarried and has no children, and may have exceeded the age limit for some companies to hire. In the current job market, where some companies prefer to hire younger talent, it can be more difficult for older job seekers to get interviews.
2. Gender: Female
Although the law prohibits discrimination against female job applicants, some companies are subject to gender bias when hiring. Some companies may prefer to hire male employees for a variety of reasons, and it can be more difficult for female candidates to get interviews. Especially for a 29-year-old girl who is unmarried and has no children, many employers will have concerns.
3. This year's market is not good and the competition is fierce
This year's job market has been relatively tough, with many companies laying off employees or scaling back their hiring plans. In a highly competitive environment, some companies may be more selective; On the other hand, the number of graduates this year has reached a record high, and the contradiction between employment opportunities and talent supply is unprecedented.
4. 985 or 211 that is not good enough for undergraduates
The applicant's undergraduate school may not be very famous, or it may not belong to key universities such as 985 and 211. When recruiting, some companies may pay more attention to the undergraduate background of job seekers, and are often at a disadvantage for 985 and 211 graduates who are not good enough for undergraduates.
5. Girls' own abilities
As a woman, the candidate may have some problems with her own abilities, such as lack of internship experience, insufficient skills, etc.
6. Others, such as mismatch of majors, etc
In addition to the above reasons, there are some other factors that may affect the candidate's chances of getting an offer, such as the wrong major, etc.
No matter what the reason, the job search experience of this female master of Peking University is a true portrayal of what many graduates have experienced in the autumn recruitment season of 2024. This autumn recruitment season, many graduates are experiencing similar problems. They are not only facing excellent competitors, but also the continuous change and improvement of enterprises' demand for talents. In the process, some graduates are rejected because they lack relevant experience and skills, while others feel lost and lost because their resumes are lost.
Readers, what do you think of the phenomenon that there is no offer for female masters at Peking University? What do you think could be the reason? Let me know in the comment section!