Job Offering in China Draws 1,000 Applications in 48 Hours

A job posting in northern China offering 16,000 yuan (approximately $2,400 USD) per month for herding sheep received over 1,000 applications within 48 hours. This position includes free housing, food, and Wi-Fi. Notably, around 10% of the applicants hold university degrees. The interest reflects challenges in China’s job market, where urban youth unemployment is approximately 16.3%, and many graduates are competing for limited job opportunities as 12.7 million university graduates enter the workforce this year.