New graduates struggle to find a job
After graduating, students hope to find a job soon, but the labor market is making many young bachelors struggle, many of whom work outside of the industry.
Committing illegal business, accepting low salary
Unable to find a job with the right expertise, many students are forced to accept working outside of the industry or temporary jobs to earn income. It is noted that in industrial parks and shopping malls, it is not difficult to see university bachelors working as sales, service, warehouse staff, delivery... Many graduates of top universities are also facing difficulties.
Ms. Le Thi Hong Van (22 years old, Cau Giay ward, Hanoi) graduated from the International Relations major at the Diplomatic Academy. Ms. Van once expected to find a job in the right major that she had been trained in, but the reality of the current labor market made her realize that a degree is only a very small part to get a job.
"After graduating, I chose to work in the field of event organization - a completely different field from the major I studied but suitable for my current skills and practical opportunities. My main job is organizing events, I work for music events. I think that the reason why graduates have difficulty finding jobs is because the gap between training and business requirements is still quite large. We are equipped with many theories but lack practical skills and the ability to adapt quickly to the working environment. When interviewing, employers often prioritize those who can work immediately instead of training from scratch," said Ms. Van.
Ms. Trinh Ngoc Anh (22 years old, Cau Giay district, Hanoi) shared about her journey to find a job that is both favorable and challenging.
"Thanks to good academic results, internship and teaching experience accumulated early, I have easily found a job at reputable English centers. However, the process of finding a job required me to go through many rounds of interviews and in-depth probationary teaching. While waiting for the official decision from the current center, I had to participate in summer camp programs to maintain my income. I have to take advantage of my time to study more, to answer myself the question of what I am really suitable for. It was a journey full of confusion, confusion and pressure, but thanks to that, I was better prepared and found my favorite job, Ms. Anh recounted.
Unfortunately, like Ms. Van and Ms. Anh, Mr. Hoang Duc Anh graduated in economics. After nearly a year of not finding a job, Mr. Duc Anh is currently working as a sales staff at an electronics supermarket in Ha Dong ward (Hanoi). With unpopular jobs, low salaries, and no future, Mr. Duc Anh said he would quit immediately after receiving the Lunar New Year bonus.
I dont know what to do. If I continue to cannot find a job, I will study at the same time as working at the high school, then find a job to earn an income," Duc Anh shared.
Employers close the door, students lack advantages
According to records, new graduates are the group that is under the greatest competitive pressure in the labor market. Not only do they have to compete with each other, they also have to "confront" the experienced workforce, in the context of many businesses tightening recruitment, cutting staff or raising input criteria.
Mr. Vu Quang Thanh - Deputy Director of Hanoi Employment Service Center commented that in the context of many economic fluctuations, many businesses are forced to restructure operations and reduce personnel costs. This leads to a significant decrease in recruitment targets compared to previous years, while the number of graduates is still high. Notably, employers are increasingly prioritizing experienced workers who can " start work immediately", instead of spending time and money on retraining.
Many recruitment announcements require new graduates to have 1-2 years of experience, proficient in many soft skills, foreign languages, IT, and even management skills. Meanwhile, the majority of new graduates lack the same factors that businesses are in need of. The learning process is heavy in theory, with few practical conflicts, and limited working skills, causing many students, even with degrees, to still be assessed as not meeting the requirements, said Mr. Vu Quang Thanh.
Ms. Tran Thuy Anh - head of human resources at a company specializing in consumer goods manufacturing in Phuong Liet ward (Hanoi) said that one of the core reasons why new graduates find it difficult to find a job is the large gap between training programs and actual needs of the labor market. Many training majors are rampant, supply exceeds demand, while the fields in which businesses need to have adequate human resources.
In addition, soft skills, teamwork skills, problem-solving thinking key factors when going to work have not been properly focused on in the teaching environment. Graduates lack preparation in terms of mentality, industrial style and the ability to adapt quickly to the working environment, said Ms. Thuy Anh.
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