logo.jpg

Youth Unemployment To Stay High Through 2011

underline.jpg
May 5, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Entry Level


According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the youth unemployment rate is to stay high through 2011. The group has been tracking trends in youth unemployment and have seen rates that are double that of the national average for all workers.

It also appears that the recent economic troubles have not helped the situation:

Across OECD member nations, the unemployment rate among youths typically hovers around roughly double whatever the normal rate for those over 25 is. But that ratio has skyrocketed to 2.8 times during the recent recession and shows no signs of slowing.

What does this mean for you? It means that if you are a young person looking for a job, you are going to face a tougher battle in the near future. This doesn’t mean that it will be impossible to find a job, but rather that you need be proactive and make yourself stand out from the crowd.

If I can offer one piece of advice, it is to start networking as soon as possible. Building your list of professional contacts is a great way to get the inside track on jobs that do become available.

Get out and meet people, build a stellar LinkedIn profile, and make sure you work the connections that you already have. It will pay off handsomely in the end.

Leave a Reply

    • Recent Articles

      Will a Disability Hinder Me in the Job Search?

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: David Thomas | Category: Marketing Yourself

      Finding a job in today’s challenging job market and struggling economy can be quite a chore. Now imagine the issues that a disability can potentially bring to one’s job search. In the event you have a disability and are wondering how your job hunt will unfold, rest assured that there are federal, state and local [...]

      My Career in Business Administration

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: JustJobs | Category: Fit

      This is a true story as told to LatPro.com.  Read on to see the ups and downs you can expect in the position as a contracted employee, what it takes to land the job, what you can expect to earn and more.   I’m a contract administrator for a major nuclear power plant that’s under [...]

      What to Do When You Haven’t Done a Lot

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: Jesse Langley | Category: Tips

      After completing your bachelor’s degree you may be ready to head out into the job market and get started on your career, but these days that might not be the best option. With so many qualified people out of work, a standard college education may not be enough to convince employers to choose you over [...]

      Controlling Your Interview

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: YP Edge | Category: Preparation

      Aaron McDaniel (aka “Mr. Business”) is the author of the Young Professional’s Edge blog (YP Edge). He is a corporate director, entrepreneur, public speaker, community volunteer and avid world traveler. Aaron has experience in sales, customer care, marketing, operations, strategy and business development and has managed over 110 different direct reports and organizations as large [...]

      What You Can Learn in an MBA Program

      January 26, 2012 | Posted By: Jesse Langley | Category: Grad School

      If you’re thinking about going back to school, enrolling in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a great way to prepare yourself with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be successful in the exciting and competitive industry of business. To truly determine whether this program is suited for you, it’s important to [...]