Young workers are turning to qualifications, exams, and certificates to stay ahead in a competitive job market and to feel productive in their spare time
With his new 30,000-yuan certificates in hand, 22-year-old Song Weiqing was ready to conquer the job market—or so he thought. But after spending three months training at Saipu Fitness Academy to gain fitness instructor and nutritionist certificates, Song found employers were unimpressed by his hard-earned credentials.
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Shao Yefan is a contributing writer at The World of Chinese. She writes articles about economic and political changes in Chinese society, especially how these affect normal people’s lives. She is particularly interested in the impact of international events like the Olympic Games on Chinese society.
