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Over-educated and under-employed - the bad news in youth jobs

Youth unemployment

Australia’s jobless rate has fallen but behind the figures is an increasing number of young graduates who can’t find work. Six out of ten 25-year-olds hold post-school qualifications, but half of them are still looking for full-time jobs.


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By Gareth Boreham, Sopharany Hay

Source: SBS



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Australia’s jobless rate has fallen but behind the figures is an increasing number of young graduates who can’t find work. Six out of ten 25-year-olds hold post-school qualifications, but half of them are still looking for full-time jobs.



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