Experts assessed the importance of a child's USE scores for parents and employers
The Unified State Exam (USE) remains one of the most stressful stages in the life of schoolchildren: the future trajectory of education and career is considered to depend on its results. During this period, the burden increases not only on the graduates themselves, but also on their families, who often unwittingly become a source of additional pressure. Experts spoke about how to maintain psychological stability and support teenagers during exams. All the details are in the Izvestia article.
Psychological support for graduates
Natalia Baturina, an organizational psychologist and consultant, notes that modern culture often combines the personality of a teenager with his academic success. According to her, discussing scores in classroom chats and with families creates pressure that makes it difficult for a child to maintain an inner footing. The specialist said that the final result is just a "snapshot of one day", which is influenced by well—being, sleep quality and anxiety level.
High voltage can block the cognitive functions necessary for successful passing of the test: concentration and flexibility of thinking. Baturina advises parents to maintain emotional stability, as their panic is instantly transmitted to children. In case of poor results, it is important not to devalue the child's feelings, but to suggest specific alternative ways of development.
"Today, grades are becoming a public marker: the score is discussed in the family, compared in classroom chats, broadcast as a result of many years of work. Under this pressure, it is very difficult for a teenager to maintain his inner support," explains Natalia Baturina.
If the result is below expectations, the psychologist recommends that you first acknowledge the child's disappointment without devaluing it with routine consolations, and then turn the conversation to a practical level — to discuss possible future paths. The expert explains that stress provokes tunnel thinking, so the parent's task is to expand the perception of the situation through specific options. At the same time, she emphasizes that the Unified State Exam is a specific format that requires separate preparation, and a low score from the first time should not be perceived as a final assessment of abilities, but rather as a signal for more systematic training.
Employers' requirements for graduates
For modern employers, the results of school exams are only the foundation, but not the decisive criterion. Valentina Romanova, HR Director of the Level Group, argues that today the ability to apply knowledge in practice, curiosity and emotional intelligence are much more appreciated. In the face of uncertainty, companies are looking for people who can adapt quickly and figure out new tasks on their own.
"Curiosity helps to find solutions where there is no ready answer, proactivity helps not to wait for instructions, self—management helps to keep deadlines, tasks and attention, and emotional intelligence helps to listen, adjust and work in a team. It is precisely these qualities that help to remain a strong link even in a world where AI is increasingly taking over the routine," the expert explained.
The labor market is becoming more flexible, allowing for a change of professional orientation. According to Romanova, in 5-10 years, proactivity and self-management will become the most in demand. A low exam score is not an obstacle to a successful future if a person is willing to continue developing and does not perceive failure as a final verdict. The specialist noted that a successful employee is not someone who has passed the exam perfectly, but someone who continues to develop, keeps in touch with reality and knows how to find his place in the team.
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