He quit his last job to pursue a position at Junhe. At 29, Ding obtained his master's degree from East China University of Political Science and Law with a major in law in 2019. Unlike his peers, before he pursued his study in law, Ding graduated from a less well-known university in Changshu, Jiangsu province, where he got his bachelor's degree in culture industry management.
"I had different jobs before I figured out what I want to do. I want to share my experience with more young people, who may not have an attractive resume," says Ding.
"There are young Chinese people in the show displaying their abilities and their personalities. Many viewers of their age may face similar situations in the workplace and can learn from them," says Wang Xinxuan, producer of Exciting Offer 2, in an interview with Chinese website, Sina. The producer adds that over 10,000 people applied for the reality show, some of whom are overseas students hoping to find job opportunities back in China. Besides Ding, all the candidates have no previous work experience, Wang says.
Last year, the number of college graduates hit a record 8.74 million. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many overseas Chinese students returned to China to find work, which will make this year's job market much more competitive.
"With the show, we want to offer help for graduates to deal with difficulties and stress in their workplaces," Wang says.
