The annual job hunting peak has arrived again. What is different from previous years is that in this year’s workplace, there are more and more job-seeking college students with vocational qualification certificates.
"Now many of our college students will obtain CET-4 and CET-6 English certificates and CET-2 computer certificates before graduation. Moreover, many students also hold professional qualification certificates such as senior secretary qualification certificate, certified public accountant certificate, foreign language interpreter certificate, customs declaration certificate, computer programmer certificate, human resources management certificate and tour guide certificate, etc." Zhang Lan, a third-year law student at China Youth University for Political Science, told the author.
She said: "Nowadays, basically every graduate has one or two vocational qualification certificates in his hand. You ask me, why do I take these qualification certificates? It's not just to find a job. In w88 casino, there are many students who have a few vocational qualification certificates in their hands. I don't know whether they are useful, but it is better to have them when applying for jobs than not having them."
So far, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security has determined the implementation of employment access based on the "Occupational Classification Code"87 career directories. The Ministry of Personnel has also stipulated the implementation of employment access systems for more than 20 industries, including human resource managers. In accordance with relevant national laws, industries such as lawyers and accountants have also implemented employment access systems.
In the eyes of many college students, vocational qualification certificates have become a "stepping stone" to find a job. The dilemma of taking the test or not taking the test
In recent years, the employment pressure for college graduates has increased. This year, the number of graduates from ordinary colleges and universities nationwide4.13 million people, an increase of 750,000 people over the previous year. In order to obtain more employment opportunities, many college students began to set their sights on applying for various professional qualification certifications early on.
Zhang Hui from the Business w88 casino of Beijing Technology and Business University said: "In fact, applying for a professional certificate is also a burden for us. First, it costs money, and second, it takes up time. In terms of cost, applying for an ordinary qualification certificate, the registration fee, tutoring class fees, materials fees, etc. will cost nearly a thousand yuan; if you apply for a certified public accountant, it will cost you3000 to 5000 yuan. In terms of time, it will take at least a week to get the senior secretary qualification certificate, and it may take a year or two to get the certified public accountant qualification certificate. ”
Li Xiaoqiang from the w88 casino of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of Beijing Institute of Technology said: "It is expensive to apply for the qualification certificate, but I have no choice but to 'know that there are tigers in the mountains, grit your teeth and go to the mountain'. Because if you don't have a qualification certificate, how can you compete with others in the fierce workplace. In fact, it is not because I am interested in applying for this kind of qualification certificate, but there is no other way without taking the exam, and it is difficult for you to compete."
Yu Yongjun from the w88 casino of Literature and Journalism of the Minzu University of China said: "My family is in a rural area and the economic conditions are not good. I am also very anxious when I see that everyone is taking the exam for this certificate and that certificate. Take the exam because you can't afford it. Don't take the exam because you are afraid of suffering a disadvantage when you look for a job in the future."
On the one hand, there are high examination fees and a lot of time occupied. On the other hand, it is the reality that it is difficult to find a job. Whether to take the exam or not has become a difficult problem for many college students. No wonder some college students say: “Facing the qualification certificate examination is a dilemma. ”
According to surveys, there are currently no less than one million college students across the country who have obtained various qualification certificates, but nearly80% of holders do not play any role in the job search process. In addition, there are more than 300 types of "local" or "foreign" qualification certificates currently promoted in society, which makes employers lose interest in this. Furthermore, some qualification certificates are out of touch with the talents that employers need, so it is difficult to gain an upper hand in the job search process; and some professional certifications in society are not standardized and cannot reflect a person's professional abilities in related fields, so it is difficult for them to be favored by employers. Should we consider what all parties say
It is a common mentality among college students to regard the certificate examination as a "stepping stone" to employment. However, it is not so easy to knock on the door of the employer with the certificate obtained after hard work.
Xu Dan, a senior in the Chinese Department of Shandong University, said with deep emotion after participating in many job fairs, "In fact, employers do not value certificates as much as imagined, they pay more attention to personal abilities and practical experience. For example, computer science, learn it wellPhotoshop and Dreamweaver are often much more useful than taking the Level 3 Computer Certificate. Another example is English. As long as you can communicate fluently with the examiner during the interview, you don't necessarily need to get the IELTS or GRE certificate. ”
There are not a few college students who hold the same view.
Ma Xiuxiu, a student from the w88 casino of Economics of Jilin University, said: "What we lack after graduating from college is not this certificate or that certificate, but the real work ability. Instead of taking the professional certification exam, it is better to spend time and practice it. I now feel that some of the certificates I have obtained are not practical and have not shown their 'power' in the job search process."
But some college students don’t think so.
Sun Li, a student at Jixi University, said based on her job search process: "Job fairs are crowded with people. There are often dozens of people queuing up in front of a good employer, and the employer only gives you a few minutes. If your w88 casino is average and you don't have a decent qualification certificate, you won't be able to pass the job fair site." Let alone interviews, no matter how good you are, others won’t know.” Some college students also believe that the only thing that can leave an intuitive impression on employers is the w88 casino you graduated from and the certificates you hold. No matter what your abilities are, a well-known w88 casino will naturally be recognized, and the more certificates and the wider the scope, the better.
So, what do employers and education experts think about the phenomenon of college students taking the vocational qualification certificate exam?
Duan Dong, Director of Sina Human Resources Department, expressed his views on the phenomenon of college students taking the vocational certification qualification exam. He said that Sina has two criteria for recruiting and selecting talents. The most important thing is to see whether he has integrity and the courage to take responsibility. The second one is to look at a person's work ability and learning ability. Some positions will require professional qualification certification, but most positions do not. We value experience and work achievements more.
An education expert in Anhui Province said that the current common motivation for college students to take the qualification certificate examination is to increase their employment weight. In fact, many students' certificates came unexpectedly. Although the certificates were obtained, the corresponding abilities contained a lot of water. In addition, some students are not clear about whether obtaining the qualification certificate will be beneficial to their own development, and they just follow the trend blindly.
Professor Li Jiahua, deputy dean of the China Youth University for Political Science and an expert on employment issues, said in an interview with the media that he “disapproves of college students taking the vocational qualification certification test.”
He said: "Because a person's ability cannot be improved quickly through one exam, there is no point in taking professional qualifications too early. Moreover, such exams usually cost a lot of money. College students have no income, so it is not appropriate to spend their parents' money to take the exam. If you waste your study, it is a penny gain."
In response to the problem of employment difficulties for college students, Li Jiahua said: "College students should create an electronic resume for themselves as early as possible, clarify their target occupation, and enrich their experience by gradually participating in activities related to the target occupation." He said: "In modern times, the substitutability of human resources has become an iron law. College students should improve their employability. For this reason, it is even more important to enhance their ability to continuously learn and apply for jobs."
Hu Xinxin, a senior trainer and career guidance expert at Beijing Global Fit Consulting and Training Company, also reminded college students that most "certification" courses are just an extension of the knowledge learned in w88 casino and do not equal the cultivation and improvement of actual abilities. Moreover, people's time, energy and finances are limited, so college students should pay attention to choosing courses that are relevant to their majors and have strong practicality. Only such courses will be helpful for job hunting and expand their knowledge.
As far as we know,The new working-age population will reach a peak in 2006, and then continue to decline. By the end of the “Eleventh Five-Year Plan”, the new working-age population will be reduced to 8 million. The difficulty in finding a job will gradually ease in the future. College students' participation in vocational qualification examinations will become more and more rational in the future.
I believe that with the reduction of employment pressure, the vocational qualification certification examination will gradually get on the right track. The purpose of college students applying for vocational qualification certification in addition to studying professional courses will become more and more clear, and they will face the challenges of employment more calmly.
