YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BY W, GOOGLE SOUTH AFRICA COUNTRY DIRECTOR
Accessibility & Employability: Can South Africans find opportunities in this current crisis?
As the economy takes a beating, digital tools may help your job search and career upskilling journey Fostering a better sense of self = Better Employability Unemployment rates in South Africa have scaled to new heights, climbing from 32.6% in the first quarter of this year to a shocking 34.4% in Q2, according to Stats SA data. For young people, the situation is concerning, with nearly half of the country’s youth unable to find work despite their eligibility to join the labour force. The journey to employment can be one of the most nerve-racking and frustrating experiences for any South African to go
through. Looking for a job can be anxiety-inducing, and filled with stress and disappointment. It can leave you feeling lost and uncertain because it impacts your livelihood and your career is likely closely linked to your self-identity. These sobering statistics (54 000 less people employed in Q2 compared to Q1), coupled with the anticipated aftershocks from recent social unrest, show just how crucial it is to make sure that the journey to employment and personal upskilling is as easy
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and accessible as possible for everyone. Nonetheless, it is important that the youth not lose hope. Accessibility and employability is achievable! Here’s a look at how… Finding the right job opportunities The Internet must become the first port of call when looking for job openings. Not only is there a greater volume of job listings available online but there are filters to refine your searches by job title, location, salary range, date of posting and even company size. This can become overwhelming