Why Youth Unemployment Remains High In Many Countries

[Akbarkoe]

Why is there still a lot of unemployment because employment does not grow in accordance with labor resources, job demand is more than the job itself, therefore there are many unemployed people than those who work.

Analogously, if jobs are available, there may not be many unemployed people, as bad as people who can say low human resources can be trained to do something if there are jobs, but what we see is that there are not as many jobs as people looking for work.

[bakasabo]

Why is there still a lot of unemployment because employment does not grow in accordance with labor resources, job demand is more than the job itself, therefore there are many unemployed people than those who work.

Analogously, if jobs are available, there may not be many unemployed people, as bad as people who can say low human resources can be trained to do something if there are jobs, but what we see is that there are not as many jobs as people looking for work.

I am working in a company with 500+ employees and it is really a problem to find a front desk secretary. I guess every 3-6 months we are looking for a new one. This is a perfect job for a student who can work during day and study during evening university shift. Salary is an average salary that is on the job market today. Problems with finding employees are 1) go on maternity leave 2) they dont like to talk to clients/strangers (as sometimes they can be rude) 3) they dont want to do their duties (they though that secretary job is to sit, make coffee and do nails) 4) when they get bored at work and slack, they dont like to get reprimands (they dont accept critics at all) 5) many consider job to be part-time job, so immediately after they apply and get selected, they seek for a new job.

[Abdulzuruku01]

Based on the rising population size I don't think that there can be Employment Opportunity for every youth because the number of youths who are of the employable age yearly is more than the available jobs, What this means is that as an individual you need to plan and focus on your personal development especially with building a skill that can help you become self sufficient tomorrow. If you have a skill you do not need to seek employment under anyone rather you become an employer of Labor and will even help the employment situation in your country.

I agree with you 100 percent, because every year thousands of youths graduate and enter the job market, but the jobs available are just too few. It’s a problem in almost every country now. Companies want experience, but graduates don’t get a chance to gain it. It’s a cycle, this is why I believe the focus should shift, instead of only looking for employment, youths should build skills that make them independent. It could be tech, content creation, or business.

The internet has made it easier now if you have a skill, you create your own opportunity, honestly you won’t be stuck waiting for an offer letter, and you might even end up providing jobs for others. So yes, personal development is the key and the earlier we realize this, the better for everyone. Skills is not something to neglect to focus on education only, rather to join both of them in other to reduce unemployment in societies.

[Mpamaegbu]

I really doubt that youth wish to take my position because 1) work is boring 2) high responsibility level 3) need to work extra time without extra payment. Even though salary is good, for company I am in, this is close to upper limit of payment (bosses and head of departments only earn more).

You know this idiomatic expression, "the value of a possessed goods isn't know until it's lost? That's the situation you've just described. You think you're having a worse day, wait till someone else arrives with their own nightmare and you will realize that you had been in comfort all that time you thought you were having it rough. We've to realize that our current position is someone else's dream. This is what I tell young people. It's why there's always someone standing by to replace another in any job position. You're leaving with bitterness in your heart that your employer isn't paying you well, there's someone begging to be employed in that same position. That's life.

[Mame89]

Why is there still a lot of unemployment because employment does not grow in accordance with labor resources, job demand is more than the job itself, therefore there are many unemployed people than those who work.

Analogously, if jobs are available, there may not be many unemployed people, as bad as people who can say low human resources can be trained to do something if there are jobs, but what we see is that there are not as many jobs as people looking for work.

True. Many young people are disrupting every country due to population growth. In many countries including my own the youth population is very large, but the creation of new jobs is limited. The result as you mentioned in the analogy, is an oversupply of labor compared to demand.

Furthermore, this is also influenced by the education system, as education often no longer aligns with the needs of the job market, especially in an era of increasingly rapid technological development, including the development of AI technology. As a result, many graduates have degrees but lack the skills, such as digital skills, soft skills or specialized skills needed in the workplace. Furthermore, many young people find it difficult to find work because companies always recruit experienced workers due to the lower risk. Many young people are trapped in this situation, making it even more difficult to find work.

[hafiztalha]

As someone who had sought employment in a government establishment in the past, I observed that one of the major factors contributing to youth unemployment is bureaucracy of the old order and of employees who've attained the age of retirement not wanting to leave so that fresh hands can come in. These employees keep doctoring and falsifying their age to still accommodate them in service. One of the reasons they gave for that was the negligence of government in paying them their retirement benefits and gratuities once they leave office. This is, sadly, true. There are lapses in that regard. Pensions don't come for most of them, if not all, once they leave and that scares them. They see leaving office as something not to look forward to unlike what happens in saner climes where employees look forward to their retirements. If those who are due for retirement don't leave, it becomes difficult to get fresh hands in.

Most of the people did degree with no dream to be successful in that field and they did graduation as people did and now they are searching for job but they don't want to work in the related field. If person want do job he should see dream which is important in life and after that he should complete his degree and do internships and learn the work which you want to do in your life and if you will learn more in the time period of your degree you will earn more. You should focus on your skills which will make you successful in your life.  With job you have to take admin in further study which will enhance your Knowledge and you will be successful in your lifeUnemployment will rise if people are not ready to do work of low cost. There are people who want to sit on seat and they don't want to do any work.

[retreat]

References matter a lot
Many jobs are given through known people, not CVs.
If you don’t know someone inside, your CV often gets ignored.
You are welcomed if you want to add more..

I quite agree with this. There are usually job openings that aren't published and are usually only distributed within certain circles. So if someone has a channel at a company, they can usually get better opportunities that aren't available to the public. But that doesn't mean there aren't vacancies open to everyone. Many companies still publish job openings, whether on JobStreet or other job search platforms. The point is, as a job seeker, don't get too fixated on your degree. Expand your skills and get certifications if you can. Because nowadays, there are many graduates who don't have qualifications and think they can work with their degrees alone. But companies are looking for people who have the right qualifications and skills that can be immediately applied.

[danieldavidd]

If the country doesn't take notice on what the schools are teaching students for them to be able too teach the fresh ideas and skills practices it in a technical way, if not the will be a big issue because companies need  what need you too be technical intelligent.
 
Ai is playing a big roll on the earth.

[Jody.Drummer]

Based on the rising population size I don't think that there can be Employment Opportunity for every youth because the number of youths who are of the employable age yearly is more than the available jobs, What this means is that as an individual you need to plan and focus on your personal development especially with building a skill that can help you become self sufficient tomorrow. If you have a skill you do not need to seek employment under anyone rather you become an employer of Labor and will even help the employment situation in your country.

I agree with you 100 percent, because every year thousands of youths graduate and enter the job market, but the jobs available are just too few. It’s a problem in almost every country now. Companies want experience, but graduates don’t get a chance to gain it. It’s a cycle, this is why I believe the focus should shift, instead of only looking for employment, youths should build skills that make them independent. It could be tech, content creation, or business.

The internet has made it easier now if you have a skill, you create your own opportunity, honestly you won’t be stuck waiting for an offer letter, and you might even end up providing jobs for others. So yes, personal development is the key and the earlier we realize this, the better for everyone. Skills is not something to neglect to focus on education only, rather to join both of them in other to reduce unemployment in societies.

Sometimes it is true that most companies are looking for experienced people to be recruited while the number of young people who have just graduated from school or university is called Fresh graduates, where they really just graduated so it is very unlikely they have experience in the field needed by the company. Therefore the difficulty of getting this job can not be lied to, seen from the many young people in my environment they also tend to be unemployed sometimes I See also some of them still repeatedly make applications that do not go to the call from the company. The option or solution that can be chosen is to as you say, build their own skills by utilizing current technological developments. Sometimes I hear from those who can already have income from the internet said it is better to use the internet than to work in a company with a greater income difference than working in a company with income that tends to be average.

[G_Besar]

If the country doesn't take notice on what the schools are teaching students for them to be able too teach the fresh ideas and skills practices it in a technical way, if not the will be a big issue because companies need  what need you too be technical intelligent.
 
Ai is playing a big roll on the earth.

Currently, governments and schools across the world must adapt to technological advances and the needs of companies and government bureaucracies. Therefore, if the government still wants to contribute to the country's progress and education, it must implement this approach in schools that are already adequate, although this will be adjusted to the level of each school. Those who continue to lag behind will find it difficult to compete with AI machines and those who have already advanced in various fields, especially in the economy.

[Strongkored]

You are welcomed if you want to add more..

Not only that, but machines are replacing humans, making it difficult for many young graduates to find work due to limited opportunities, as companies prefer to use machines to increase their efficiency. Large companies are also moving to countries with low wages to save on production costs.

[slapper]

Why is there still a lot of unemployment because employment does not grow in accordance with labor resources, job demand is more than the job itself, therefore there are many unemployed people than those who work.

Analogously, if jobs are available, there may not be many unemployed people, as bad as people who can say low human resources can be trained to do something if there are jobs, but what we see is that there are not as many jobs as people looking for work.

True. Many young people are disrupting every country due to population growth. In many countries including my own the youth population is very large, but the creation of new jobs is limited. The result as you mentioned in the analogy, is an oversupply of labor compared to demand.

Furthermore, this is also influenced by the education system, as education often no longer aligns with the needs of the job market, especially in an era of increasingly rapid technological development, including the development of AI technology. As a result, many graduates have degrees but lack the skills, such as digital skills, soft skills or specialized skills needed in the workplace. Furthermore, many young people find it difficult to find work because companies always recruit experienced workers due to the lower risk. Many young people are trapped in this situation, making it even more difficult to find work.

@Akbarkoe' analogy is clean. More people than jobs, math does not work out. But, in the same countries with massive youth unemployment you also have massive unmet needs. Housing must be constructed, food provided, elderly must be cared for, infrastructure must be maintained, communities must be organized. The work exists. It is everywhere. What does not exist is a capital guy who will pay for it in a formal structure. Well, we have decided it is not really work if you are not paid for doing it.

Please keep in mind that for the majority of our lives people "did not have jobs". They served their communities. They built things. They addressed local issues. Being something that is useful economically without permission from a corporation or a government is perhaps a couple of hundred years old.

[AmaGold70]

 Education is outdated
Colleges teach old books, but companies now want AI, digital marketing, and practical skills.
So degree alone is not enough to get a job now.

 Companies want experience
They only hire people who already worked before.
But freshers can’t get experience if no one gives them a first chance.

Freshers cost more time
Training a new person takes time and a senior’s help.
That’s why bosses prefer a 30+ person who can start work at once.

Jobs are in big cities
Most good offices and IT firms are in known cities.
If you live in a small town, you have to move or stay jobless.

References matter a lot
Many jobs are given through known people, not CVs.
If you don’t know someone inside, your CV often gets ignored.
You are welcomed if you want to add more..

You have outlined some vital points here. But in addition to the points you have outlined here, another thing that can cause youths unemployment is lack of industrialization, and given investors the opportunity to really invest in a country, and this aspect is totally the responsibility of the government. In my own country, we are rich in oil (crude oil) , but since everyone cannot work in the oil industry, it is now the responsibility of the government in power to esterblish more industry to absorb more youths in employment, but instead the the leaders looth money, and even go to other countries to esterblish their own industry, and business there.
However, we should not wholly depend on the government or any esterblishm to employ us first, we can become self employed open our own business, and grow from there.

[junder]

Why is there still a lot of unemployment because employment does not grow in accordance with labor resources, job demand is more than the job itself, therefore there are many unemployed people than those who work.

Analogously, if jobs are available, there may not be many unemployed people, as bad as people who can say low human resources can be trained to do something if there are jobs, but what we see is that there are not as many jobs as people looking for work.

I agree with your statement that these jobs are not as much as the workforce that over time continues to grow, although the government has provided jobs but it is not entirely helpful but yes it is better than no jobs provided at all because looking at the situation now we can earn our own income without having to join the jobs so the point is not to rely on jobs.

[bakasabo]

Youth are soft, youth are to much used to comfort that is what I often see today. Partly in youth unemployment I can blame parents, even though that isnt fully correct. Parents allow youth to stay in their house for as long as possible. Parents support financially youth. No wonder why dont search for a job or can wait for easy and well paid job. Because parents still give them pocket money, feed, dress, give roof. Why strive to get a job if life is wonder without it?

[Fredomago]

Youth are soft, youth are to much used to comfort that is what I often see today. Partly in youth unemployment I can blame parents, even though that isnt fully correct. Parents allow youth to stay in their house for as long as possible. Parents support financially youth. No wonder why dont search for a job or can wait for easy and well paid job. Because parents still give them pocket money, feed, dress, give roof. Why strive to get a job if life is wonder without it?

Indeed, as there are culture in many countries that parents do take care of their children even they already finished their studies, young adults who should find their job are still welcome at thier parents house, though there are places which young adults is no longer welcome and needs to find their way to survive but there are still places where parents are not that much strict and still providing their kids needs, though it's relevant but uneployment is becuase most of the time those young adults don't want to adjust and they are just want to stay at their comfort zone instead of pushing their way and find alternative options to get a decent job or to find ways to earn.

[Akbarkoe]

Why is there still a lot of unemployment because employment does not grow in accordance with labor resources, job demand is more than the job itself, therefore there are many unemployed people than those who work.

Analogously, if jobs are available, there may not be many unemployed people, as bad as people who can say low human resources can be trained to do something if there are jobs, but what we see is that there are not as many jobs as people looking for work.

I agree with your statement that these jobs are not as much as the workforce that over time continues to grow, although the government has provided jobs but it is not entirely helpful but yes it is better than no jobs provided at all because looking at the situation now we can earn our own income without having to join the jobs so the point is not to rely on jobs.

I do not understand what you mean, earn income without relying on work? is it like an investor so you do not have to work and just wait for the results of your investment, but in strata investor profession is also one form of work in the financial industry.
So I want to understand how to earn without relying on work, because I'm also interested if it really is.
Do you mean work formal and non-formal, little doubt translate your point.

[Fragrance1122]

Youth are soft, youth are to much used to comfort that is what I often see today. Partly in youth unemployment I can blame parents, even though that isnt fully correct. Parents allow youth to stay in their house for as long as possible. Parents support financially youth. No wonder why dont search for a job or can wait for easy and well paid job. Because parents still give them pocket money, feed, dress, give roof. Why strive to get a job if life is wonder without it?

Indeed, as there are culture in many countries that parents do take care of their children even they already finished their studies, young adults who should find their job are still welcome at thier parents house, though there are places which young adults is no longer welcome and needs to find their way to survive but there are still places where parents are not that much strict and still providing their kids needs, though it's relevant but uneployment is becuase most of the time those young adults don't want to adjust and they are just want to stay at their comfort zone instead of pushing their way and find alternative options to get a decent job or to find ways to earn.

You are right it is common in Asia and middle east and might be in some parts of Europe. The parents do not rely on their children even when they are 18. The parents still thinks that their job isn't done until their kid isn't stable.

The other side of of your perception is also right when parents keep providing everything. Some adults stops to move themselves. A lot of people get stuck and waits to for the perfect job instead of starting from the corner to build themselves.

[Cheema02]

Youth are soft, youth are to much used to comfort that is what I often see today. Partly in youth unemployment I can blame parents, even though that isnt fully correct. Parents allow youth to stay in their house for as long as possible. Parents support financially youth. No wonder why dont search for a job or can wait for easy and well paid job. Because parents still give them pocket money, feed, dress, give roof. Why strive to get a job if life is wonder without it?

It's true that many adult individuals can't find a deserving job even after an age because they don't put their potential to find job and to built a business because their parents supports them financially even in their adulthood. Also it's very unfair to say that every youngster is lazy or don't try to get financial stability because many individuals after study taking internships and getting skills because for fresher it's compulsory to have experience and experience is comes with doing something in relevant fields. Many individuals don't get jobs timely because higher rent and utility bills chase them so their first priority to meet the basic need with a little job instead to get focused on big goal. Also parental help is not gifted to every individual so the important thing is balance because if a person make efforts and also have financial support so it's easy to built a strong business or getting good job for him as compared to others who have not financial support.

[bhadz]

You are right it is common in Asia and middle east and might be in some parts of Europe. The parents do not rely on their children even when they are 18. The parents still thinks that their job isn't done until their kid isn't stable.

The other side of of your perception is also right when parents keep providing everything. Some adults stops to move themselves. A lot of people get stuck and waits to for the perfect job instead of starting from the corner to build themselves.

I can say that this is true, being in an Asian country. Because of the family setting and culture that we have, a lot of parents don't push their children to work even if they are at the right age. There's nothing wrong with that if they're feeling safe at home, because eventually, they'll learn how to be independent, and everyone understands that the job market right now is so tough. Even graduates of bachelors are having a hard time in finding a job and the salary is just a minimum wage of our country. Many of these young professionals don't even work the bachelors that they have studied for.