People attend Semicon China, a trade fair for semiconductor technology, in Shanghai on March 17, 2021. Photo: Reuters
People attend Semicon China, a trade fair for semiconductor technology, in Shanghai on March 17, 2021. Photo: Reuters

China chip makers scramble for semiconductor talent, showering fresh graduates with offers as peers in other fields face dim prospects

  • In contrast with many industries, the semiconductor sector is facing a significant – and growing – talent gap
  • With public and private money flowing into the chip industry, qualified graduates from top schools are getting multiple offers and lucrative pay packages

People attend Semicon China, a trade fair for semiconductor technology, in Shanghai on March 17, 2021. Photo: Reuters
People attend Semicon China, a trade fair for semiconductor technology, in Shanghai on March 17, 2021. Photo: Reuters
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