Graduates must have jobs, otherwise whose fault is it?

The connection between “school – business – student” is like a solid “tripod”, ensuring the success of the training program, the quality of student output, and bringing value to all three parties. The school trains and provides high-quality human resources. Businesses accept and employ workers. Students have jobs and ensure their lives. However, in our country, the situation of unemployed graduates has been on the rise in recent years. Is the cause only from the students, or are both businesses and schools at fault? What should be done to overcome this situation?

According to the General Statistics Office, more than 400,000 bachelors graduate every year. However, the number of unemployed workers is nearly 200,000 (unemployed, working in jobs outside of their expertise, manual labor, etc.). In particular, the rate of unemployed trained workers is 3% higher than the general unemployment rate of the whole country.

According to experts, the causes come from all three sides: schools, students and businesses.

Specifically:

Causes from the school: Many universities are using outdated training programs, heavy on theory, little practice, and lack of experience, leading to the situation where students graduate without practical experience and lacking and weak skills that businesses need. This is the reason why students are rejected right from the application round.

In addition, many universities have not focused on connecting and cooperating with businesses to train or cooperate for the sake of it. Students do not have the opportunity to practice and intern at businesses. Businesses do not have the conditions to contact and train potential human resources at training facilities.

Schools, students and businesses must work together to reduce unemployment.

Causes from students: Most students do not receive career guidance when entering school, have not determined their learning goals, and do not have the awareness to self-improve and practice knowledge and skills.

Poor discipline in lifestyle and working style also causes many graduates to eliminate themselves from businesses.

The attitude of working with too high "ego" and demanding benefits before starting makes it difficult for many young people to integrate into the working environment, especially in large corporate environments that require professionalism, discipline and high integration ability.

Lack of soft skills (communication, teamwork, presentation, negotiation, etc.), lack of skills (self-understanding skills, office computer skills, interview skills, CV writing skills, etc.) are the reasons why students fail right from the first round.

Cause from the business: As an employer, many businesses do not create conditions for students to practice and intern. The situation of interns only "pouring water, making tea, doing chores" instead of directly getting to work has become common, making students who are already lacking in practical skills even weaker.

What to do to fix it?

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Van Hong - Principal of Dai Nam University said: In order for students to have jobs after graduation and say no to unemployment, schools - businesses - students must join hands to act.

Application-oriented training - fostering entrepreneurial thinking and spirit, designing training programs according to the requirements (orders) of businesses and society, enhancing maximum experience at businesses for students are mandatory requirements in training high-quality human resources today.

In addition, training institutions must also pay special attention to training soft skills for students, cultivating discipline and lifelong health habits - factors that help learners succeed throughout their lives.

Build a Center to connect businesses and introduce jobs for students; ensure 100% of graduates have jobs and stable lives.

Enterprises create conditions for students to practice, intern with guidance, and receive pay right from the first year and throughout the study process.

Students need to proactively improve their self-awareness in learning. Take advantage of the school's "resources" to practice professional skills and attitudes; expand business connections, maintain good relationships with "seniors" in the profession to increase job opportunities and career advancement.

Realizing the aspiration of 100% of graduates having jobs in their major, Dai Nam University constantly improves and enhances the quality of training to ensure output standards for students; equips students with soft skills, positive attitudes, discipline and lifelong health training habits through soft skills training programs, national defense and security education and different physical training programs...

In particular, Dai Nam University has established the “Student Employment and Entrepreneurship” Center to support employment for 100% of students. Expanding strategic cooperation with large domestic and foreign enterprises and corporations to bring students to practice, intern, and participate in recruitment.

Dai Nam University cooperates comprehensively with large enterprises to create a practice, internship and output environment for students.

Dai Nam University students confidently "conquer" employers and "secure" jobs before graduation.

In addition, the School also organizes supplementary knowledge and skills training courses for final year students to fill gaps in knowledge and skills before they enter the labor market.

Dai Nam University organizes a training course to supplement knowledge and skills for final year students.

Following those activities, on May 26, Dai Nam University will organize the 2023 Dai Nam University Student Job Fair - "My Job, My Career" . This is one of the activities to realize the goal of 100% of graduates having jobs in their major.

Ms. Cao Thi Hoa - Vice Principal, Director of the Center for "Student Employment and Entrepreneurship" of Dai Nam University said: "The 2023 Dai Nam University Student Job Fair is a valuable opportunity for students to approach businesses, understand the requirements of employers, participate in direct interviews and get jobs while still in school. Businesses have the opportunity to approach and recruit potential candidates. Strengthen the connection between the University and businesses, promote the development of the "classroom - business" training model..."

Also at the festival, second-year students had the opportunity to approach businesses, receive training in CV writing skills, and interview skills to prepare for future years of study... and gain opportunities for practice, experience, and part-time paid jobs at businesses.

DNU Student Job Fair 2023 brings together hundreds of businesses with many attractive job positions for students.

What awaits students at Dai Nam University Student Job Fair 2023?

Participating in the 2023 Dai Nam University Student Job Fair, students will: Visit booths displaying products of businesses; meet and chat with representatives of recruiting units to better understand the company, working environment, requirements of the applied position, etc. Young people will experience a streamlined recruitment process with the following steps: Submit CV and interview directly with businesses to immediately receive dream job opportunities and attractive income levels.

In particular, final year students are provided with a structure and support to complete a complete CV before graduation, and are equipped with additional knowledge and interview skills when applying for a job. This is a luggage to help students throughout the process of developing their future careers.

Students also have the opportunity to receive many valuable gifts, scholarships, and skill courses from the School and businesses at this year's job fair.

At the job fair, young people can also express their personality and talent through minigames and cultural, sports and art activities. Dynamism, enthusiasm and dedication are also a “plus point” for employers.

Japanese businesses come to the school to interview and recruit students of Dai Nam University.

Food, astrology, and tarot booths are also an attractive spot for young people to participate in the 2023 Dai Nam University Student Job Fair.

Skills training activities for students include: The Center for "Student Employment and Entrepreneurship" organizes workshops on "Instructions on writing and editing CVs; Instructions on answering interviews" in both Online and Offline formats.

Workshop “Instructions on writing and editing CV” takes place from 8:30 – 11:30 on May 13 at Room 507.GĐ2; Online from 19:00 – 21:30 on May 12.

Workshop “Interview Answer Guide” takes place from 8:30 – 11:30 on May 20 at Room 507.GĐ2; Online from 19:00 – 21:30 on May 19.

Students are taught and guided by experts from Youth Plus Education Technology Joint Stock Company (Youth+). After being supported in editing their CVs, students can participate in the "Vote for the Best CV" contest jointly organized by the Center and the Youth Union, scheduled for May 24.

MSc. Pham Thi Dung - Deputy Director of the Center for "Student Start-up and Employment" shared: "The school's desire is to equip students with a solid foundation before entering the labor market; helping them confidently "conquer" employers and get a suitable job".

Information on Dai Nam University Student Job Fair 2023:

• Time: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm May 26, 2023
• Location: Dai Nam University – No. 1, Pho Xom, Phu Lam, Ha Dong, Hanoi (Square and 03 large halls).

See you again, potential candidates of Dai Nam University on May 26!

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