Why is it difficult to get a proper job after returning from studying abroad?

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According to the «Report on the Development of Studying Abroad in China (2016)» compiled by China and the Center for Globalization, in 2015 there were 1.26 million Chinese students studying abroad, accounting for about 25% of the total number of international students worldwide. This means that one in every four international students is a Chinese student studying abroad. Generally speaking, compared to domestic recent undergraduate graduates. It seems that international students have more job options available to them, but more choices do not necessarily mean success and satisfaction. If viewing studying abroad as a stepping stone to a career, it is actually full of uncertainties. There are many phenomena. First, the reasons for frequent job changes include: 1. The actual work content not matching one’s expectations, which is a factor contributing to international students leaving their jobs. 2. Overtime: Among this group of international students who return to China to work, those who frequently change jobs and keep trying different options are just a part of them. According to the data from the «Report on the Development of International Students in China (2016)», over 60% of these students work in entry-level positions; their actual salaries are lower than what they expected, and there is a low level of alignment between their field of study and their job, as well as low job satisfaction. II. Are freelancing and/or entrepreneurship better options? The answer is also no. In the eyes of many, freelancing or starting a business is a way for young people who do not want to be constrained by the existing frameworks of companies or organizations to showcase their abilities and express themselves. However, the instability of income and time poses challenges to young international students in terms of self-actualization. Freelancing or starting a business both place a strong emphasis on self-actualization, but the path to achieving personal ideals is full of obstacles and difficulties. On the other hand, young people may have overly ambitious goals, which can lead them to lose their direction. Therefore, for success in the workplace, it is more important to know oneself. The trend of younger students going abroad to study will continue to intensify in the near future. These students, as they grow and develop, are greatly influenced by Western-style education and elite education; most of them attend international schools already during their high school years back in their home countries. The high costs associated with family education at the sophomore level impose invisible pressure on young people who go abroad to study early, driving them to desire to prove their worth as quickly as possible through various means.