Welcome to this survey on the employment situation and direction of English major students. Please answer the following questions based on your actual situation. Your responses will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes.
1. What is your current academic status? Junior college student Undergraduate Postgraduate Doctoral student
2. Have you started preparing for employment? Yes, I have been preparing for a long time Yes, I just started preparing recently No, I haven't started yet I haven't decided whether to work or not
3. Which of the following employment directions are you considering? Translation (written/interpretation) Education (teaching English) International trade Diplomacy/foreign affairs Others
4. Please rate your proficiency in the following English skills (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)
5. What is your main source of employment information? University career center Online job platforms Schoolmates/graduates Family/relatives Others
6. What is the minimum monthly salary you expect for your first job? Less than 5000 RMB 5001-6000 RMB 6001-8000 RMB 8001-10000 RMB More than 10000 RMB
7. Which of the following additional skills do you think are helpful for employment? Second foreign language Cross-cultural communication skills Business knowledge Public speaking skills Project management Certifications (e.g., TEM8, CATTI)
8. How satisfied are you with the employment guidance provided by your university? Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
9. How likely are you to recommend majoring in English to others based on your employment prospects? Impossible
Extremely likely
10. What are your main concerns or challenges regarding future employment as an English major student? Limited job opportunities specifically tailored to English majors High competition in the job market Lack of professional certifications or specialized skills Low starting salary expectations Pressure from family or society regarding career choices