Starting a career in your hometown

It may be a challenging journey, but it is also filled with love for the land where I was born, and a desire to contribute and grow right here in my hometown.

After graduating with a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from Da Nang College of Medicine and Pharmacy (Da Nang City) in 2023, instead of staying in the city with its many opportunities, Vo Thi Thuy Anh (from Ea Tih commune, Ea Kar district) decided to return to Buon Ma Thuot City. She determined that finding work in her hometown might mean lower income, but she would have family and strong family ties, and Thuy Anh believed she could find a stable job with a steady income.

Vo Thi Thuy Anh is taking test samples for pediatric patients at Tam Duc Children's Hospital.

Thùy Anh's job search in Buon Ma Thuot City was not easy. After nine months of apprenticeship at Buon Ma Thuot Medical University Hospital, she was unfortunately not selected in the official interview. While waiting for a suitable opportunity, Thùy Anh worked various part-time jobs to cover her living expenses and search for a job in her field.

In September 2024, Thùy Anh's efforts paid off when she was accepted into Tâm Đức Children's Hospital. Thùy Anh shared: "My current salary is about 5.5 million VND/month, which is quite low compared to my personal expectations. I was a little discouraged, but after thinking it over, I realized that starting out as a fresh graduate is quite good, and I need time to gain experience. To increase my income, I do some extra work selling products online outside of my regular job."

Unlike Thuy Anh, Le Hoai Nam (from Chu Kbo commune, Krong Buk district), a final-year Digital Marketing student atFPT Polytechnic College (Ho Chi Minh City), has a more proactive approach to his plan to return home and start a career. Hoai Nam has clearly defined his goal: after completing his studies, he will return to his hometown to find a job and start his own business.

To best prepare for this "return home," in addition to completing his studies, Nam actively honed his practical experience by working part-time running advertising campaigns on digital platforms (Facebook ads, Google ads, TikTok ads) for various products. He regularly spent time researching the job market in Dak Lak province.

Le Hoai Nam is researching advertising campaigns on digital platforms offered by several businesses in the province. (Photo provided by the subject)

Nam said that whenever he visits home, he participates in job fairs organized by the Provincial Employment Service Center in the districts of Krông Búk, Ea H'leo, Buôn Hồ town, and Buôn Ma Thuột city… The purpose is to gain a firsthand understanding of recruitment needs, salary levels, working environments, and specific requirements from employers. He believes that early research and accumulation of relevant experience will give him an advantage when officially applying for jobs at businesses in the province.

Nam's thorough preparation and proactive approach demonstrate the distinctive mindset of modern young people. They don't just finish their studies and then "leave it to fate," but instead have a clear direction and systematic preparation for the future as soon as they leave university.

The stories of Thùy Anh and Hoài Nam are two typical examples of the trend of young people returning to their hometowns to start businesses. One directly confronts reality, perseveres, and adapts; the other is proactive and prepares thoroughly from afar. Both demonstrate a desire to develop and contribute to the land where they were born.

Hoang An

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202505/lap-nghiep-o-que-huong-66905f2/