From the Chinese Press

Graduates need more skills

The belief that knowledge is useless has resurfaced in some Chinese villages as many graduates from rural areas have not met their parents' expectations. Unable to find a decent job in a city, they fail to provide financial support for their families and even ask their families for money so they can get married or buy a house, says an article on youth.cn. Excerpts:

The gap between an increasing number of college graduates and the limited number of jobs has made job hunting ever more difficult for university graduates. It is not easy for them to find a place in a city if there is not much demand for their major or they are not fully competent in the professional skills employers are looking for. Both urban and rural students are facing similar problems and need help from their parents. Receiving higher education has a big influence on people's lives, not only can they get higher salaries their career path will also be more promising. Besides, most job hunters, including many from rural areas, gain employment because of their abilities.