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Li, X., & Zeng, Y. (2025). Research on the Phenomenon of “Slow Employment” of Chinese College Students. Economics & Management Information, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.62836/emi.v4i6.541
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Research on the Phenomenon of “Slow Employment” of Chinese College Students

With the rapid development of China’s economy and the increasing popularity of higher education, the problem of college students’ employment has been widely concerned, and the phenomenon of “slow employment” has gradually emerged. This paper discusses the current situation, formation reasons, influence and corresponding countermeasures and suggestions of “slow employment” by means of literature analysis and questionnaire survey. The results show that macroeconomic, education system, personal values, social culture and other factors play a role together to promote the emergence of this phenomenon. Based on this, this paper puts forward some suggestions such as strengthening career education, optimizing employment services, providing entrepreneurial support and improving the employment environment. The purpose is to guide college students to establish a correct employment concept, promote them to achieve employment or entrepreneurship smoothly, and provide reference for the government and society to make decisions.

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Supporting Agencies

  1. Funding: This research received no external funding.