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Generation Jobless

Chloé Lavigne Laurentian University LBST-1007 EL 01 Intro. to Labour Studies II March 5th, 2020

The 2013 documentary Generation Jobless goes into detail about why so many young adults in Canada with a post-secondary education are having a hard time finding employment in their fields and why is there an increasing number of them found underemployed working part-time with low paying jobs. The world of work is still undergoing the same size makeshift today. The young adult unemployment rate was close to 15% in 2013 and took a rise as it is now 16.7% in 2020 Department, P., & 20, J. (2021, January 20).

Canada has the highest graduate underemployment rates in all the OECD (organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) (Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013)). Studies have proven that 1 in 3 educated individuals ranging from the

age of 25 to 29 have a low skilled job and not working in their field (Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013)). For example, Andrew a newly civil engineer

graduate form Ottawa U has been looking for a job for almost a year. While looking for postings, all positions require 1-2 years of experience in the field. Expectations are impossible for him as he does not have the experience; in the meantime, he works in construction for his dad. (Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013)). Newly post-secondary graduates cannot find employment within their field because they are the vulnerable generation: (Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013)).

1) The baby boomers are sidelining the new entries. 2) Companies are outsourcing robots instead

Former engineer for IBM, Thomas Frey stated that on average, a 30-year-old has had at least 11 different jobs, along within 10 years (from 2013) has worked for 200 to 300 projected based societies. (Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013)). He also stated that by the year 2030, ½ of Canadian jobs will disappear from society. (Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013)).

The entry job in the appropriate field for newly graduates has a significant impact on the rest of their career and how is key to learn and gain experience. Limiting your efforts for posted jobs that may fit your entry level may lead you in the same path as all the others doing the same. In today’s society I truly feel that you need to take initiative in demonstrating willingness and eagerness in your talents, knowledge and skills. As a soon to be graduate myself, I am impatient to receive my HRPA (Human resources professional association) certificate however I do need 3 to 4 years of experience in the field. My first administration job will not be my forever one, nor will it be my favorite, but I do need to show attentiveness and effort about the company and its future. This will benefit me, when it comes to moving forward with other opportunities as I have exceeded entry level expectations.

As the last wave of baby boomers to retire is in 2029 and our economy is seeing major shifts, it will take years to change the rules and regulations to new entry job for post-secondary graduates (Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013)).

As job competition will get harder, new post-secondary students will have to focus on showing their intent within a company as now placing too much emphasis on academic’s skills may not be as important as boosting your employability skills.

Bibliography Bartlett, S., & Lerose, M. (Directors), & Ridout, S. (Producer). (2013). CBC Generation Jobless [Motion picture on Documentry]. Canada: CBC. Department, P., & 20, J. (2021, January 20). Youth unemployment rate in canada 2020. Retrieved March 04, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/440853/youthunemployment-rate-in-canada/...