On May 9th, a recent report revealed that among the 2024 job-seeking graduates in China, 47.7% aspire to work in state-owned enterprises, ranking first among all types of companies.
Following this, 14.7% of graduates aim to work in government agencies, while the proportions for joint ventures, private enterprises, and public institutions are 13%, 12.5%, and 10.7% respectively.
In terms of trends, the percentage of graduates aspiring to work in state-owned enterprises has been rising for five consecutive years, increasing from 36% in 2020 to 47.7% in 2024.
Conversely, the percentage of graduates aspiring to work in private enterprises has been declining for five consecutive years, decreasing from 25.1% in 2020 to 12.5% in 2024.
Faced with an uncertain macro environment, graduates are increasingly prioritizing stability in their job searches, seeking secure employment and income to enhance their quality of life and risk resilience.
The report indicates that among the 2024 job-seeking graduates, 51% believe that "stability is most important," ranking second only to "salary and benefits" (71.2%).
