Young people willing to work for free to land a job
28 April 2014
More than one in seven young people have applied for at least 20 jobs, while many are willing to work for free if it helps them find employment, according to a new study from recruitment firm Adecco.
Mon, 28 Apr 2014More than one in seven young people have applied for at least 20 jobs, while many are willing to work for free if it helps them find employment, according to a new study from recruitment firm Adecco.
The survey of 16-24 years olds across the UK found almost half (49%) of all young people are willing to work for free to avoid the stigma attached to unemployment.
Over one in seven young people (13%) have never been invited to an interview despite sending out applications. For over half (54%), they are invited to interview for just one in every 10 applications they send out.
Alex Fleming, managing director at Adecco, says: “Over half (54%) of young people cited lack of work experience as the main reason for rejection at interview stage. Many are finding the struggle to get onto the employment ladder so difficult that they are willing to work for free to gain quality work experience.”
The survey of 16-24 years olds across the UK found almost half (49%) of all young people are willing to work for free to avoid the stigma attached to unemployment.
Over one in seven young people (13%) have never been invited to an interview despite sending out applications. For over half (54%), they are invited to interview for just one in every 10 applications they send out.
Alex Fleming, managing director at Adecco, says: “Over half (54%) of young people cited lack of work experience as the main reason for rejection at interview stage. Many are finding the struggle to get onto the employment ladder so difficult that they are willing to work for free to gain quality work experience.”
