Universities a preparation for life, not just work

Although China's employment situation is showing some signs of improvement, graduates still face tough competition for jobs this year.

Five college graduates in Jinan recently fended off challenge by 386 other candidates in an extremely rigorous testing process - just to get jobs as sanitary cleaners.

They join the ranks of unemployed graduates turning to jobs such as pork seller and nanny. "People always say knowledge and education can change a person's destiny, but now I am totally confused," confessed one netizen, as the fierce competition for jobs stirs much online debate.