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A new survey by Bord Bia reveals the difficulties faced by Irish graduates entering the workforce, with 88% of female and 78% of male respondents feeling trapped in an 'entry-level paradox'.
A Bord Bia report highlights the struggles faced by Irish graduates entering the workforce, with 88% of female and 78% of male respondents feeling trapped in an ' entry-level paradox'.
This paradox refers to the difficulty in gaining experience without a job and securing a job without experience. The report, conducted in partnership with Bounce Insights, engaged with over 500 young people between the ages of 18 and 29. The findings show that 70% of those surveyed feel like they're falling behind their peers when it comes to career milestones on social media.
Female graduates are more likely to feel this way, with 78% of females and 59% of males identifying with the paradox. The youth unemployment rate in Ireland has been at least twice as high as the general population above the age of 25 every month this year, with a recent rate of 12.3%. A report by Tasc and the National Youth Council of Ireland found that the number of young people in work remains below pre-2008 levels.
The report warns that a period of unemployment early in life can interrupt the accumulation of skills and experience, weaken labour market attachment, reduce future earnings, and increase the risk of later unemployment. The majority of respondents, 78%, worry about their employment prospects after leaving full-time education due to the difficulty in finding meaningful work experience.
The survey also found that 37% of respondents want to continue their education to a postgraduate level, but 59% indicate that this is not financially feasible for them
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