Since late March, universities in Xiamen have entered the peak season for spring recruitment. Institutions including Jimei University, Xiamen University, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen Huaxia University, and Huaqiao University have intensively held job fairs and specialized recruitment events, with companies bringing numerous positions to attract talent and students actively seeking employment.
It is reported that since the beginning of this year, the Xiamen Talent Center has organized a total of 129 graduate recruitment activities, including 22 local campus recruitment events under the "Stay in Xiamen" initiative, doubling the number compared to the same period last year.
Recent visits to multiple offline events reveal several new trends in this year's spring recruitment in Xiamen that deserve job seekers' attention.
**Corporate Hiring: Shifting from "What You've Learned" to "What Problems You Can Solve"** Talent in artificial intelligence has become one of the key themes of this year's spring recruitment. At a specialized recruitment event for the class of 2026 graduates held on April 10, the Xiamen Public Transport Group introduced a "Digital AI Position" for the first time, aiming to use AI to empower the smart upgrade of public transport. Aidesen Electronics offered high salaries to recruit AI algorithm engineers, receiving nearly 100 resumes within an hour. At a previous job fair at Jimei University, positions related to large AI models and software development were in high demand, with some R&D roles offering starting salaries ranging from 8,000 to 15,000 yuan. Laizefeng Technology even offered attractive annual packages of 100,000 to 200,000 yuan for undergraduates and 200,000 to 400,000 yuan for postgraduates, receiving over 30 high-quality resumes within two hours.
Xie Siqin, a graduating student from Harbin University of Science and Technology majoring in Computer Science and Technology (AI direction) and a native of Xiamen, successfully secured a position at Haishi Technology through the "Stay in Xiamen" campus job fair at Jimei University. His practical orientation, strong learning ability, and solid hands-on experience were key factors. The job fair, held on March 25, featured 354 high-quality companies offering 974 postable positions, with a total of 7,684 job openings.
Upon hearing the news, Xie, who was interning in Xiamen, took leave specifically to attend. When asked by Liu Chun, HR Director at Haishi Technology, which direction he would prioritize after joining, Xie gave a candid and competitive response: "Academic projects focus more on model accuracy, where getting the code to run is sufficient. However, companies emphasize code maintainability, operational efficiency, and long-term iteration capabilities. My interest lies in AI algorithms. From an implementation efficiency perspective, I am familiar with the entire development process and, through continuous learning in AI, I can quickly get up to speed and produce results." This year marks the first time Haishi Technology has recruited fresh graduates for AI Engineer and Robotics Application Engineer roles, attracting numerous applicants and yielding fruitful results for the company.
Liu Chun noted that what impressed them was not just the students' academic records but their self-driven motivation for continuous learning and proactive execution in practical applications. "Candidates who only know how to write code but lack critical thinking and implementation skills are gradually losing their competitiveness."
Behind this phenomenon is a fundamental shift in corporate hiring standards: moving from assessing "what you have learned" to evaluating "what problems you can solve." The lowered barrier to knowledge acquisition via AI means the ability to translate technology into tangible productivity has become a crucial criterion for talent selection. A representative from Aidesen Electronics stated plainly: "Companies value the ability to solve real-world problems most. Graduates with clear career plans and the capacity for rapid implementation have a distinct advantage."
**Student Adaptation: From "Waiting and Seeing" to "Proactive Engagement"** The rapid iteration of market demands is pushing students to actively transform. This spring recruitment season, graduates are no longer passively waiting or observing the job market. Instead, they are proactively acquiring skills, quickly applying them, and turning AI capabilities into a "hard currency" for job hunting.
At the spring recruitment fair at Xiamen Huaxia University on March 24, Chen Wenjie, a graduate in Data Science and Big Data Technology, sought jobs with certifications as a Level 3 AI Trainer and a Drone Operator. He said, "Systematic learning and obtaining certifications can genuinely enhance practical AI skills, making me a better fit for companies' immediate needs." At the Jimei University job fair, Li Anping, a graduate in Digital Economy, showcased a webpage she created using AI tools to interviewers. Despite lacking formal coding training, she proactively learned about various AI models and used tools to complete practical projects. She remarked, "Companies are using AI to reduce costs and increase efficiency. I need to learn how to use AI to enhance my value, not be replaced by it." This self-directed learning experience became a significant advantage in her job search.
"I don't want to graduate only to find that what I've learned is disconnected from market demands," said Lin Xiaojun, a Computer Science and Technology student at the same university, who had a clearer goal: attending the job fair with only two resumes, both targeting AI Engineer positions. He keenly observed that traditional Java development is becoming saturated and had preemptively taken online courses to learn AI knowledge and participated in internships for AI-related roles.
Corporate hiring trends are, in turn, shaping students' developmental paths. Zhang Yumei, Business Manager at Xiamen Lvxiang E-commerce, advised that graduates should start accumulating practical experience from their junior year, bridging skill gaps early to become more competitive. The shift from passive acceptance to active planning, and from hesitant observation to proficient application, marks a transformation in this year's graduates' attitude towards AI—from being mere spectators to acquiring genuine skills.
At a recent mock interview activity under the "Stay in Xiamen" program at Xiamen University, nearly 80 students participated in practical drills. A student surnamed Lin majoring in Business Administration shared, "I used to get very nervous in interviews. Now I know how to structure my self-introduction with layers and concrete examples, which gives me much more confidence." Such实战化训练 (practical training) allows students to effectively "warm up" before entering the real职场 (workplace).
**Service Innovation: From "Job Seekers Finding Positions" to "Services Finding People"** Another standout feature of this year's spring recruitment in Xiamen is the comprehensive shift towards intelligent, precise, and proactive employment services, upgrading from a model of "people finding jobs" to "services finding people."
On March 26, at the spring campus recruitment fair for 2026 graduates at Xiamen Medical College, the Smart Empowerment Zone was exceptionally popular, becoming a sought-after "career charging station" for students. The integrated resume machine's intelligent diagnostic system instantly optimized layouts and highlighted key strengths; the integrated interview machine featured a digital interviewer for模拟实时面试 (simulated real-time interviews) with instant feedback reports; the career exploration machine offered one-on-one AI counseling to analyze personality strengths and recommend suitable positions; the employment empowerment machine allowed for precise filtering of quality jobs with one click... These efficient and practical smart services were praised by students as "down-to-earth and helpful," with many underclassmen特意前来 (making special trips) to explore and plan their career directions early.
Similarly, at the Jimei University job fair, zones for resume clinics and policy consultation were bustling. A third-year student surnamed Zhu from the Marine Engineering department found the advice invaluable: "The instructor reminded me that a resume shouldn't just list experiences but must突出能力与特点 (highlight abilities and distinctive traits) to stand out in the competition."
At a specialized recruitment fair jointly held by the College of Oceanography and Earth Sciences and the College of the Environment and Ecology at Xiamen University, 52 enterprises and institutions conducted targeted recruitment in fields like marine science, ecological environmental protection, biomedicine, and information technology. An "Employment Consultation Expert" station was set up on-site, bringing career guidance directly to students.
Service innovation extends beyond offline events. In the first quarter, Xiamen's "Hundred Cities, Thousand Schools, Ten Thousand Talents" online mega-recruitment received 18,000 resumes, and 18 live-streamed job promotion events garnered over 200,000 views. The human resources department organized key enterprises to visit Lanzhou for school-enterprise对接 (docking sessions), focusing on key industries like new energy, electronic appliances, and mechanical manufacturing. This initiative achieved "industries finding the right colleges, and demands matching the right majors," collecting over 500 expressions of求职意向 (job-seeking interest) on-site.
The 2026 spring campus recruitment in Xiamen presents a vivid picture of industry, talent, and the city moving in sync.
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