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More students stay away from job market as competition heats up

More students stay away from job market as competition heats up

CHONGQING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Hui Xin, an oil painting major, stayed away from the white-hot job market when he graduated from a southwestern China university for fine arts two years ago.

When most of his classmates spent sleepless nights preparing for job interviews, Hui rented a small apartment close to his school, where he devoted himself to painting and selecting his favorite works for various shows.

"I don't want a full-time job because I need time for free artistic creation," said Hui. "That's my choice and I've got to keep to it -- my future is in my own hands."

Hui is not alone. As competition on the job market heats ...

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