Only 1.4 per cent of job offers require postgraduate qualifications
Although it is not an essential requirement, it is a differentiating element with respect to other resumes Postgraduate qualifications open up a number of opportunities …
Team up for youth employment
Unicef and software company Sap have signed an agreement to provide quality education and job training to young people from disadvantaged communities By 2030, companies …
The ILO has announced 6 proposals to improve youth employment
Increase investment in education and skills training, and encourage entrepreneurship are some of the Global Youth Employment recommendations 64 million young people worldwide are unemployed. …
Studying and working, a combination on the rise
82% of Spanish postgraduate students gain work experience while completing their degree Much has been said in recent years about the so-called ‘NEETs’, i.e. teenagers …
Young people are highly committed to their work
An intergenerational talent study has revealed major differences between age groups The School of Labour Sciences of the University of Murcia, the Generation & Talent …
Four out of five young Panamanians are unemployed
70 per cent of unemployed people is aged 15 to 24 Labour exclusion, young people outside the school system, premature pregnancies… are some of the …
Key week for tackling global challenges
The United Nations is hosting five summits under the critical gaze of young people around the world The eyes of billions of people are on …
Young Spaniards extend their training period
The Bank of Spain has highlighted the reduction in the number of ‘NEETs’ and the increase in university graduates The economic recovery in Spain is …
What do young Latin Americans think about their future?
A study has revealed that 8 out of 10 Latin American youths living in cities in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay and Peru would like to …
The Post Vacation Syndrome Affects Spaniards
4 out of 10 citizens suffer from this symptom Saying goodbye to holidays and returning to work is a problem for many employees. This return …
More than 30% of Spaniards do not switch off from work when on holidays
People under 25 are less likely to switch off their mobile phones, only 48.7% do so Summer is synonymous with holidays. It is the time …
Five pieces of information on your CV that companies check
Experience, your latest job, responsibilities, achievements, and your digital footprint are aspects that should not be missing from your résumé A CV is like a …
Youth: the driving force of rural growth
The UN highlights three pillars for the development of youths in rural areas: productivity, connectivity and empowerment There are approximately 1.200 million young people in …
What companies value about candidates
Almost 88% of companies value candidates’ experience more than their qualifications Employers are increasingly particular when it comes to selecting new employees. While the level …
‘Brain Drain’ is threatening countries’ economic growth
The exodus in search of better opportunities and working conditions is known as ‘brain drain’ 70% of the professionals who left Spain did so due …
Discover the most sought-after profiles for this summer
According to existing forecasts, the Sales will create 1.4 million jobs The Adecco Group expects this year’s summer campaign to improve 2018 figures by 7.3%, …
The ILO adopts international standards to tackle workplace harassment
This agreement recognises that violence in the workplace can constitute a violation of human rights The International Labour Conference adopted a new convention and a …
Youth protests against climate change do not cease in summer
#FridaysForFuture is the student and adult-led movement that protests outside parliaments and town halls around the world Fridays For Future. Young people have set aside …
Chile has passed a new ten-hour workday youth employment law
In 2017, the unemployment rate among young people (18 to 24 years of age) stood at 20.5%, double the national average 34% of young people …
University graduates, the most sought-after candidates
The 9th Adecco Infoempleo Report reveals that 38.5% of company job offers require a university profile Most companies focus on university graduates to add to …