Investigation of annualsalary of graduatesAuthor xiaoyiAbstractThis paper attempts to examine annual salary of graduates, and in this article mainly introduces the annual salary of expectation of graduate, the annual salary distribution of employer, the distribution of annual salary of graduate. Comparing these data, we can conclude the actual salary is always less than expected.K e y w o r d s:e x p e c t e d s a l a r y,s a l a r y d i s t r i b u t i o nIntroductionWith the rapid growth in the number of graduate students, the employment situation become more and more severe. Facing so severe employment situation, most of post-graduates become more sensible and not blindly optimistic. A large-scale survey has revealed a wide discrepancy between graduate earnings and what students expect to be paid after they finish university.The data and the methodFig.1Sheet 1 is about graduates’ expectation of the annual salary. It shows that the most graduates expect the annual salary is between RMB70,000 to RMB115,000 this section, this part of graduates they represent an average standard. The second level is that graduates expect the salary between RMB40, 000 to RMB70, 000. Only one graduate expect to have RMB115, 000 to RMB130, 000 and up this section, and two of these graduates have no preference of the annual salary. This part of graduates always have no exactly work aim or they are belong to free-lancers.Fig.2Sheet 2 is mainly about the annual salary distribution of employer. The foreign companies and Hong Kong, Macao these companies always can offer the annual salary from RMB7, 000 to RMB6, 000. And listed companies, state-owned enterprises.The military departments, private enterprises would offer RMB6, 000 to RMB5, 000. This kinds of companies always have good welfare conditions.The others companies such as government agency, institution and neighborhood committee, these kind of companies would offer salary below RMB5, 000.Fig.3Fig.3 is the main city salary distribution of graduate students in 2011. It can be seen from the table, the top average wage of five city are: Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Hangzhou. Working in these cities, the average monthly salary is 6000 yuan above. And in Hefei, Tianjin, Changzhou, xi’ an, Huaiyin the average wage is relatively low.The resultsFrom these three sheets, it can be known that even graduates go to the first-tiger cities and find a job in foreign companies, they still not get their expectation annual salary in deed.ConclusionIn general, people have high aim is good, but they can’t unrealistic pursuit of quick results. Before graduates find jobs, they should better be practical and reality and balance their attitude .Of course they can choose foreign companies in the first-tiger cities that may get higher salary. And also, some graduates may choose the jobs which have good welfare conditions. All in all, good graduates have foresight, they know the most important thing is that to gather experience, and from years to years, they will get the expectation salary finally.ReferenceComplete the job quiz below and get to know what job is right for you. Then, compare your answers with your partner.1. Which of these annual salary ranges would you accept?RMB25,000 to RMB40,000RMB40,000 to RMB55,000 3个RMB55,000 to RMB70,000 7个RMB70,000 to RMB85,000 4个RMB85,000 to RMB100,000 6个RMB100,000 to RMB115,000 8个RMB115,000 to RMB130,000RMB130,000 and up 1个No preference, money is not important. 2个2. Can you handle workplace stress?Stressful jobs are OK 15个Avoid stressful jobs 9个No preference 7个3. What about workplace flexibility and predictability?Flexible but unpredictable jobs preferred 13个Predictable but inflexible jobs preferred 10个No preference 8个4. How important is creativity in a job?Creative jobs preferred 18个No preference 13个5. Would you accept a job considered by most to be difficult?Relatively easy jobs preferred 17个No preference 14个6. What would your teachers say you were best at in school?Spelling 1个Verbal Reasoning-your ability to reason logically 3个Numerical Ability 2个Mechanical Reasoning-your ability to understand machines 8个Spatial Relations-the ability to visualise three dimensions 1个Abstract Reasoning-recognition of patterns and similarities between shapes and figures 5个Language UsageNot sure 11个7. Which work environments are acceptable to you?Mostly indoors 8个Mixed indoors and outdoor 19个Mostly Outdoors 4个8. Travel or work in one location, which is acceptable to you?Frequent travel 16个Usually minimal or no travel 15个9. What sort of work clothes are acceptable to you?Formal (suit and tie, etc.) 4个Uniform 5个Casual 23个10. Where would you prefer to work?Urban areas 18个Rural areas 1个No preference 13个11. Check ALL the education levels that you've completed or will complete.High School/GED (General Education Development) 1个Trade schoolCollege 7个Post college 25个12. In which of these areas do you have a strong aptitude?Mechanics 5个Scientific/Technical 11个HealingOutdoor activities 6个AestheticsShop skills 1个Music 3个Social service 4个PersuasionMathematics 2个Clerical skillsWritten expression 1个13. Is high potential of job growth in your career important to you?Yes, job potential is important 31个No, it's not important14. Which of the following word groups best describe your personality?Entrepreneurial, go-getter, aggressive 1个Gregarious, affable, extroverted 8个Commonsensical, down-to-earth, practical 11个Detail-oriented, careful, precise 5个Cerebral, inquisitive, systematic 5个Expressive, intuitive, imaginative 1个15. Some jobs have the possibility of being outsourced, either abroad or to a remote location domestically.Avoid jobs that have the potential of being outsourced. 7个No preference 24个。