BEIJING: When Wuhan University student Liu Wan started to head for the high-speed train station to travel to Suzhou, Jiangsu province, she was pleasantly surprised to find a dedicated car waiting on the campus for her and her schoolmates arranged by the Suzhou government.
The thoughtfulness didn’t stop there, as students entering their final year at several universities in Wuhan, Hubei province, who were willing to find work in Suzhou were also treated to an immersive experience during their railway journey. They were given the opportunity to savor the exquisite flavors of Suzhou’s cuisine, witness the mesmerizing performances of Kunqu Opera and delve into the captivating world of intangible cultural heritage activities on the train, which was named the “University Talent Introduction Special Train”. Upon their arrival in Suzhou, another surprise awaited them. Fifty-seven of the 600 students on the train had birthdays last month, so the local government arranged a collective birthday party in their honor.
Suzhou went the extra mile to ensure that the graduating students felt cared for and cherished. Transportation subsidies of up to 1,000 yuan ($137) were offered to help them travel to and from interviews, and 116 hotels provided free accommodations for up to 14 days, ensuring a worry-free experience for job seekers.
Moreover, each student received a gift bag containing metro transportation cards and accommodation gift cards, as well as vouchers they could use to visit scenic spots and dine at restaurants in the city.
“Suzhou has given me many amazing surprises,” said Liu. “I’m impressed by its dedication to creating an experience for us.”
The pinnacle of that experience came during the Suzhou Campus Day event, which was launched last month by the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee Talent Office, the Suzhou Human Resources and Social Security Bureau and the Suzhou Municipal Communist Youth League.
With six recruitment zones and an array of high-quality positions on offer at the event’s job fair, the students were able to explore promising careers in diverse fields such as electronic information, biopharmaceuticals and financial education. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
