Many well-educated women complain about gender discrimination in their job search.

"Women with higher degrees may lose out, as marriage and pregnancy may not be far off. My pregnant friend's job application got rejected."

Zhang Xiaoyao, civil engineering assistant in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province

"Most companies do not show any obvious discrimination, but some will ask about personal information, such as marriage and family plans."

Wang Songyuan, English graduate in Shenyang, Liaoning province

"A 'males first' attitude is clear in the job descriptions of some companies. Most women will also be excluded from the final interviews."

Wu Yao, English undergraduate in Wuhan, Hubei province

"It's ridiculous to require female applicants to be married or be moms. Favoring pretty faces is also a problem."

Chen Haiyun, accounting undergraduate in Suzhou, Anhui province

(China Daily)