James Cann: youth unemployment is a big problem that won’t go away fast
February 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Career News and Advice
Parents dismay as graduates struggle to find work.
By James Caan
Published: 7:14AM GMT 01 Feb 2010
I’m a big believer that one of the UK’s key priorities should be young people
and their employment.
The last year has seen a wave of terrific talent dismissed or ignored. The
class of 2009 are struggling: they’ve proved their worth, obtained their
degree and instead of entering the world of work, they’re finding it a
mission to get their foot on the career ladder.
Whether it’s the closure of graduate schemes, or employers opting for a more
experienced candidate – graduates haven’t had an easy ride.
They’re also fast realising a degree isn’t an instant passport to success This
letter by one worried father is typical of those in my mailbag at the moment.
“I have been frustrated with employers’ responses to my son’s efforts in
finding suitable employment. He graduated with a 2:1 in May. He then went to
a summer camp in Maryland, USA, working in the kitchens, followed by a
two-month tour …
Read the original article at Telegraph