1. fierce competition: civil engineering is a popular major, attracting a large number of students to apply for it. Therefore, graduates are facing fierce competition in the job market and need excellent professional knowledge and skills to stand out.

2. Diversification of industry demand: Civil engineering involves many fields such as architecture, roads, bridges and water conservancy, and each field has different needs and requirements. Graduates need to understand the characteristics and development trends of various fields in order to choose a career direction that suits them.

3. Rapid technological upgrading: Civil engineering is a field of continuous development and innovation, and new technologies and processes are constantly emerging. Graduates need to constantly learn and update their knowledge to adapt to the development and changes of the industry.

4. Work pressure is high and unstable: civil engineers usually need to work in the construction site, and the working environment is relatively difficult and the work pressure is high. In addition, due to the limitation of project cycle, the work of civil engineers is also unstable.

5. Lack of practical experience: Many graduates mainly focus on theoretical knowledge and lack practical experience. Therefore, they may face difficulties in practical operation and problem solving when they are employed.

In order to meet these challenges, civil engineering graduates can take the following measures:

1. Plan your career development in advance: You should start thinking about your career goals and development direction during your college years and make corresponding plans. You can accumulate practical experience and industry understanding through internships and academic discussions.

2. Constantly improve your ability: improve your professional knowledge and skills by attending training courses and obtaining relevant certificates. At the same time, we should pay attention to cultivating our communication skills, teamwork skills and problem-solving skills.

3. Find employment opportunities through multiple channels: In addition to traditional recruitment channels, you can also find employment opportunities through alumni networks and industry associations. At the same time, we should maintain a positive attitude and respond flexibly to changes in the job market.