Posted 10/12/2023, 11:01:54 AM
Chinese Graduates Adjust Job Expectations Amid Slowing Economy, Seek Opportunities in New Cities and Blue-Collar Roles
- China graduates have lowered salary expectations and are more open to blue-collar and lower-tier city jobs
- Average expected monthly salary is 8,033 yuan, down 100 yuan from 2021 but up 8.3% from pandemic year
- New regional powerhouses like Hefei and Xian seeing high salary growth to attract graduates
- 40% of applications now to new first-tier cities, down from 54% for traditional big 4 cities
- 60% of next year's graduates willing to take blue-collar jobs if desired roles unavailable