Optimization and Practical Pathways of University Employment Guidance Mechanisms Based on College Students' Employment Intentions

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhve.202616306

Author(s)

Yuzhuo Wei

Affiliation(s)

Lanzhou institute of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu, China

Abstract

In response to the current mismatch between the diversified employment intentions of college students and existing guidance mechanisms, this study explores specific countermeasures and practical pathways for optimizing university employment guidance mechanisms. The research team proposes a series of optimization strategies, including establishing a dynamic update data ledger for tracking students' employment intentions, implementing and deepening the "one student, one policy" personalized guidance approach, and building an efficient employment resource sharing platform. Additionally, the study highlights the critical role of young faculty members—specifically frontline university counselors—in breaking down information barriers between teachers and students and providing scientifically grounded value guidance. Through practical application in pilot class activities, the effectiveness of these optimization measures in improving students' job-seeking enthusiasm and contract signing rates has been preliminarily validated. This research provides actionable practical pathways for universities to steadily enhance the targetedness of their employment service systems.

Keywords

Employment Guidance Mechanism; One Student; One Policy; Resource Sharing; Young Faculty; Practical Application

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