The COVID-19 epidemic is slowing down the pace of young people seeking employment. Many graduates are not in a hurry to take up jobs unless it is an ideal job offer, and these are much fewer due to the epidemic. This is creating a trend of slow employment among young people.

Also, a secure job, such as civil servants', has become the preferred option.

Parents' financial support and tolerance of young people taking time to find a suitable career have led to a lack of pressure and impetus for them to get a job immediately.

In addition, as more new job designations, such as online shop owners and live-streaming anchors, are being accepted as proper jobs, graduates are less eager to take up traditional occupations.

Though it might show a more mature perspective of modern youth on employment, this slowdown in their getting employed may cause new problems. Graduates should have a clear plan for their career development. It is reasonable for graduates to expect a job with a good pay and a promising future, but they might miss the best job while waiting for the ideal offer.

In the worst case, the slowdown may develop a reluctance to work and evasion of employment.