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Job Posting for Shepherds in China Draws University Graduates
A Chinese job advertisement for shepherds attracted applications from university graduates, highlighting youth unemployment. Reuters reported that 10 percent of applicants held college degrees.
May 29, 9:50 AM·1m read1 source
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A job advertisement seeking shepherds in China received applications from university graduates, according to reporting on the Reuters World News podcast. The listing went viral after details emerged that 10 percent of the applicants held university degrees.
Youth Employment Context Podcast contributor M.
Zaharia stated that the response pattern reflects elevated youth unemployment levels in China. The same statement noted that the share of degree-holding applicants stood out against typical expectations for the position. No official government statistics on the total number of applications or hiring outcome were provided in the report.
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