Just after the "Golden Three, Silver and Fourth" recruitment season, many fresh graduates of the class of 2024 were not happy, and they were excited and expected to step into the society, and their enthusiasm was extinguished by HR's cold "epidemic class" label
"We don't consider college graduates during the epidemic," this sentence almost became a straw that crushed many fresh graduates
The sudden epidemic has not only changed people's lifestyles, but also profoundly affected the education and job market.
For enterprises, recruitment has never been a charity, under the downward pressure of the economy, each recruitment place is precious, enterprises need to be able to quickly integrate into the team, create value talents, rather than need to spend a lot of time and energy to cultivate "potential stocks"
Online teaching has become the norm, and many college internship and training programs have been forced to be interrupted, which has led to the lack of practical experience of many fresh graduates and the difficulty of meeting the direct demand of enterprises for job skills
"What you get on paper is shallow, but you never know that you have to do it", lack of practical experience, is a gap between fresh graduates and enterprises
In addition to the gap in skills, the epidemic has also affected the learning and living habits of this batch of graduates, who are accustomed to free and loose online classes, and some students find it difficult to adapt to the high-intensity rhythm and discipline requirements after entering the workplace
Playing with mobile phones in meetings, procrastination at work, lack of time concept...... These seemingly insignificant details have become synonymous with "unreliable" in the eyes of corporate HR
"Young people nowadays, their ability to resist pressure is too poor!" An HR couldn't help but complain after the interview
It is obviously biased to label all fresh graduates of the epidemic class as "incompetent", but there are still many students who maintain self-discipline and a positive learning attitude, and they use limited resources to improve themselves and actively participate in online internships and project practices
Today, the recruitment market is becoming increasingly competitive, and companies are more inclined to choose those who have higher "certainty", those graduates who can clearly demonstrate their strengths and have good professional qualities, are more likely to be favored by enterprises
In the face of such a reality, how should college students adjust their mentality and improve themselves?
It is necessary to strengthen self-management, cultivate good study and living habits, formulate reasonable study plans, improve study efficiency, avoid addiction to the Internet and games, actively participate in social practice and volunteer service activities, and exercise communication skills and teamwork skills
It is necessary to pay attention to the study of professional knowledge and the cultivation of practical ability, actively participate in scientific research projects, improve professional skills, and strive to become compound talents
We must maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, continue to learn new knowledge, and enhance our competitiveness
The epidemic is just a touchstone, which tests everyone's adaptability and learning ability
For those young people who are motivated and constantly improve themselves, the challenges brought by the epidemic are not without an opportunity
In times of uncertainty, only by continuous learning can we remain invincible in fierce competition
Some business leaders said that they did not intend to discriminate against fresh graduates in the epidemic class, but were more cautious in hiring, and many enterprises had difficulties in operation and reduced recruitment budgets, so they had to invest limited resources in more "cost-effective" talents
"We also want to give young people more opportunities, but the reality doesn't allow us to take risks," admits an HR at a startup
Just like a two-way choice, companies looking for the right employees, and fresh graduates looking for their favorite platforms, when the expectations of both parties deviate, contradictions and conflicts are inevitable
"During the epidemic, many courses in our school are taught online, and there are few internship opportunities, I understand that companies want to recruit experienced people, but they also want to give us 'little whites' some opportunities!" One graduate complained on social media
It is a special experience, and for fresh graduates, this experience may be full of regret and helplessness, but it is not useless
Exercise their independent learning ability and information screening ability, so that they can cherish communication and collaboration between people more
"The pandemic has taught me to learn to adapt to change and embrace uncertainty," a recent graduate wrote in a cover letter
Instead of complaining about environmental injustice, we should actively adjust our mindset and turn challenges into opportunities
How do you stand out from the crowd? How can you make the company see your potential and value?
In addition to solid professional knowledge and skills, good professionalism is equally important
Punctuality and trustworthiness, strong sense of responsibility, strong teamwork skills, strong communication skills...... These seemingly "soft" qualities are particularly important to companies when recruiting
"Academic qualifications are stepping stones, ability is passports, and professionalism is your plus," said a senior HR
In the process of job hunting, fresh graduates should show a proactive attitude and a good mental outlook, carefully prepare resumes and interviews, understand the corporate culture and job requirements in advance, and show confidence and sincerity in the interview
"Opportunity is always reserved for those who are prepared," a saying that applies at all times
In addition to their own efforts, fresh graduates can also use the school and social forces to enhance their employment competitiveness
Many colleges and universities have set up career guidance centers to provide students with guidance on resume revision, interview skills, career planning, etc., and actively participate in job fairs and enterprise information sessions organized by schools, which is also an effective way to solve the needs of the job market and enterprises
Some social institutions also provide vocational skills training and employment guidance services to help fresh graduates improve their employment competitiveness
"All roads lead to Rome", there is not only one way to find a job, the key is to find a direction and method that suits you
For enterprises, they should also change their concepts and give more understanding and support to the fresh graduates of the "epidemic class".
To establish a more scientific and reasonable recruitment evaluation system, we should not simply take the graduation time as the only criterion for measuring talents
Provide more internship and training opportunities to help fresh graduates accumulate work experience and improve their vocational skills
Create a good corporate culture and attract more outstanding talents to join
It is the first resource for enterprise development", and the relationship between enterprises and fresh graduates should not be "antagonistic", but "win-win" cooperation
is the key to determining the future
The fresh graduates of the "epidemic class" are not "proud of the sky", nor are they "overwhelmed"
It is a witness of this era and a builder of the future
As long as they are given enough time and opportunities, they will use their wisdom and sweat to create a better future!