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Are new graduates confident in their job prospects?

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Publish Date
Tue, 3 Sep 2024, 7:58am
(NewsPixNZ/NZ Herald)
(NewsPixNZ/NZ Herald)

Are new graduates confident in their job prospects?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 3 Sep 2024, 7:58am

There are calls for more investment for graduates as confidence hits a new low. 

Talent Solutions' annual survey reveals only 19% of university students feel very confident about their job prospects. 

Just over half were concerned about competition for early talent roles, while 40% believe there are fewer roles to apply for. 

Director Seren Wilson told Mike Hosking the Government and industries need to continue to invest in programmes for young people. 

She says we will continue to lose graduates to Australia if they don't. 

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