Escaping the psychology of scores, Mekong Delta students equip themselves with skills to meet employers

Phong Linh |

Mekong Delta - Aware of the shift in the labor market, students proactively equip themselves with a comprehensive set of skills, adapting to practical requirements.

Transferring from high school to a university environment, Chau Thi Diem Trinh (new student of Economics, Tien Giang University, Dong Thap province) soon realized the big difference in teaching methods and communication environment.

For Trinh, university is a dynamic space, promoting self-study and a gathering place for a large number of young people from many provinces and cities. The confrontation and exchange in this diverse environment is the catalyst to help herself grow up quickly.

Assessing scores is only one of the factors that make up success, Diem Trinh chooses not to focus on theoretical achievements but to expand the experience space through Youth Union - Association movement activities.

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Student Diem Trinh (pink shirt) during the enrollment procedures at Tien Giang University, Dong Thap province. Photo: Phong Linh.

After gradually getting used to the pace of life, I will start registering to learn more foreign languages and actively participate in clubs and social activities. These will be the keys to opening up opportunities for me later" - Diem Trinh shared.

Sharing the same view, Nguyen Minh Tri (student of Automotive Engineering Technology, Tien Giang University) identified communication skills and time management skills as factors determining adaptability when going to work.

Choosing to stick with university in his locality instead of moving to big cities, Tri saw the clear development potential of the automobile industry right in his hometown. Moreover, this learning environment is suitable for both improving expertise and practicing life skills.

Trí chia sẻ về quan điểm trao dồi kỹ năng mềm. Ảnh: Phong Linh.
Tri shares his views on improving soft skills. Photo: Phong Linh.

Minh Tri confided: "Some friends choose to go to Ho Chi Minh City to study, but I believe I have my own path. After completing the university program, I want to stay and contribute right in the locality. I believe I can completely integrate well and accurately meet the needs of businesses in my hometown".

And Nguyen Gia Bao (student of Can Tho University) recognizes that in the current context, the digital transformation wave is taking place strongly in all fields and the Mekong Delta is no exception. Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools are no longer a luxury concept but have become mandatory working tools.

Thị trường lao động tại ĐBSCL dự báo sẽ tiếp tục tăng trưởng tích cực, yêu cầu nguồn nhân lực chất lượng cao. Ảnh: Mỹ Ly.
The labor market in the Mekong Delta is forecast to continue to grow positively, requiring high-quality human resources. Photo: My Ly.

Currently, the male student is focusing on learning how to apply AI, process data and use specialized software proficiently to optimize work performance.

I think this will help me confidently enter the job, meeting the modern working standards of businesses after graduation without spending much time retraining" - Bao added.

Looking at the reality of recruitment in the Mekong Delta, businesses currently prioritize young workers with combat capabilities, flexible thinking and good communication skills.

However, many opinions believe that young personnel, although quick-witted, bear poor pressure. This situation puts many businesses in a passive position because personnel often change jobs, leading to impacts serving production and business.

The Can Tho City Employment Service Center recommends that workers, especially young people, should consider the appropriate time to change jobs; do not change jobs too early because there may be little work experience; have clear new plans and orientations,...

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