Summary

Participants who stated in an earlier question that they had difficulty finding work were asked about the reasons for finding it difficult.

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Response Options: This question had an open-ended format allowing respondents to discuss the difficulties involved in finding work.

Response: 804 respondents answered this question.

Results: Multicultural young people offered a range of reasons why they believed it was difficult for them to find work, relating to racial discrimination, lack of experience, lack of social networks, lack of knowledge, and qualifications and study requirements. While these are barriers that all young people potentially face, it is not a level playing field. For multicultural young people it appears that cultural differences, and the challenges of having to navigate an unfamiliar process in a new country, exacerbate barriers to the job market.

Below is a breakdown of the responses:

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