Jobseekers advised against being too picky

But while every effort is being made to help them find work, the worrying situation calls for them to ditch traditional views on "suitable careers" and instead shift their searches to other job markets, Zhou Qifeng, president of Peking University, said at a NPC press conference.

"Many people discriminate against servile work and think college graduates should only seek professional and comfortable careers," Zhou said.

"In such a harsh situation, I call on students and society to change the concept and show respect to all kinds of jobs."

Around 6 million graduates will enter the tough job market this year, adding to the 2 million still without work after leaving universities last year, Cai Jiming, deputy director of the Institute of Economics at Tsinghua University, said on Saturday.

But only 36 percent - around 3 million - are expected to find jobs, added Cai, a Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference delegate.