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University grads get real and get jobs
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April 27, 2009, Monday
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THE job market is tough these days, but Jiading District university graduates are facing the challenge with confidence and optimism - and help from the district.
Zhao Xiaoyu from Fanjia Village in Malu Town is in a good mood these days. Through community job assistance, he found a job at a pharmacy.
Although the monthly salary of 1,500 yuan (US$220) is not as high as he expected, he thinks it's better to work than stay at home.
"I used to think that I could at least earn 3,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan after graduation," Zhao says. "It's my high expectations that frustrate me repeatedly."
Zhu Xuewen, the job consultant at the community office, helped Zhao when he was at a loss at what to do.
"Nowadays, many university graduates are short-sighted and focus too much on salary," Zhu says. "Zhao had the same problem, but he changed his attitude. It was that fresh attitude that convinced the pharmacy to hire him."
Chen Ye, a graduate from the Shanghai Engineering and Technology University last year, was willing to forego a white-collar job and work at a workshop instead.
"The first question I was asked in an interview was whether I would be willing to take a job in a workshop," Chen says. "I agreed without hesitation. Two days later, I got the job."
Many other grads interviewed were reluctant to work with their hands. Chen's quick response made a good impression.
In his job, Chen became familiar with production, management and craftsmanship. After two months, he was shifted to a design job in the office.
"It was easy to work after practicing from the most basic levels," Chen said. "Working at a workshop gave me the knowledge about how everything in the company works. It was a solid foundation for my future work."
Gao Jin, who is now working for a small IT company, says new graduates should not focus only on big and famous companies, but seize opportunity wherever it lies.
"Each opportunity is precious," Gao says. "Getting a job isn't that difficult if you lower your expectations and become more realistic."
Zhao Xiaoyu from Fanjia Village in Malu Town is in a good mood these days. Through community job assistance, he found a job at a pharmacy.
Although the monthly salary of 1,500 yuan (US$220) is not as high as he expected, he thinks it's better to work than stay at home.
"I used to think that I could at least earn 3,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan after graduation," Zhao says. "It's my high expectations that frustrate me repeatedly."
Zhu Xuewen, the job consultant at the community office, helped Zhao when he was at a loss at what to do.
"Nowadays, many university graduates are short-sighted and focus too much on salary," Zhu says. "Zhao had the same problem, but he changed his attitude. It was that fresh attitude that convinced the pharmacy to hire him."
Chen Ye, a graduate from the Shanghai Engineering and Technology University last year, was willing to forego a white-collar job and work at a workshop instead.
"The first question I was asked in an interview was whether I would be willing to take a job in a workshop," Chen says. "I agreed without hesitation. Two days later, I got the job."
Many other grads interviewed were reluctant to work with their hands. Chen's quick response made a good impression.
In his job, Chen became familiar with production, management and craftsmanship. After two months, he was shifted to a design job in the office.
"It was easy to work after practicing from the most basic levels," Chen said. "Working at a workshop gave me the knowledge about how everything in the company works. It was a solid foundation for my future work."
Gao Jin, who is now working for a small IT company, says new graduates should not focus only on big and famous companies, but seize opportunity wherever it lies.
"Each opportunity is precious," Gao says. "Getting a job isn't that difficult if you lower your expectations and become more realistic."
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