Employment trends and challenges for economics and management graduates: Insights from 2018–2023

The employment of university graduates is a matter of national priority in China, influencing economic stability and social development. This study examines employment data of economics and management graduates in Guangdong Province from 2018 to 2023, revealing imbalances in employment structure, regional disparities, and lower rates of graduate studies or international opportunities. Recommendations are proposed for improving employment outcomes from the perspectives of government, universities, and graduates.