Epidemic takes toll on graduates

Challenging time: College graduates in China are facing pressure as many job fairs have been cancelled due to the outbreak. — Xinhua

BEIJING: College graduates this year are confronted with greater pressure finding jobs, as large-scale job fairs have been suspended due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

The economic loss the epidemic has brought to companies also raised the bar for college graduates, as they may reduce recruitment quotas to control labour costs.