Many university graduates would still choose a job in the civil service even though it may not be in his/her major.

Most new graduates are worried about their future career since they lack practical working experience. They are willing to accept jobs that are not related to what they have learned, especially if they are in the civil service.

"I started looking for jobs in March. I hope I can have a job related to my major," said Carmen Lei, a fourth year student from the Institute for Tourism Studies.

"However, I would like to work in any government department if I have a chance," Lei added.

"I would first consider a civil service job if there is any vacancy. Of course, it would be better if that job is about software engineering," said Akira Iu, a fourth year student of the Faculty of Science and Technology, who majors in Software Engineering.

Some students think that it is very difficult to join a government department and to fit the timing for the open examinations of civil servants.

"I think it's not easy to apply for a government job since you don't know when there will be vacancies in various departments and when the open examinations for these vacancies will be held," emphasized Jenny Tam, a fourth year student of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, majoring in English Communications.

Lei also said that it is difficult to be a civil servant since there are often so many people to compete for only one position.

Some students think that they would rather have a position according to their interest other than working as a civil servant.

"I want to become a teacher since I like to teach students and enjoy reading books. I don't like to work in government departments except in government schools," said Maggie Cheong, a fourth year student in Chinese Literature.

Students prefer to work in the civil service since it provides higher salaries, better benefits and more job security than most of the other jobs.
 
 

The civil service is still the first choice for university graduates.