素有“国考”一称的国家公务员考试在几天前刚刚结束了2011年的笔试选拔考试。面对稳定、压力相对较小、社会地位相对较高等有利条件，国考的竞争激烈程度又创新高，这“铁饭碗”好，也不是人人都能端的……
Du Zhongquan is taking this year's civil service test. Like many seeking government posts, his top reason taking the tests is job stability.
"Most importantly, it is stable to work as a civil servant. The salary is not bad and there is not much stress. It is undoubtedly a perfect choice as young graduates are pressed by severe competition on the job market and are tired of endless job interviews."
Du says he is lucky since there are only 30 people competing for the post he applied for. The average figure is about 66 candidates per position.
