It feels like tough times lie ahead for the young in the Australian labour market. With fewer new jobs being created due to the COVID-19 recession – but the same number of young people wanting to move into work after finishing their education – something has to give.

Many young jobseekers will take longer to find work. Others will have to accept a different job from what they had planned. To get into work, it may be necessary to spend extra time and resources, such as doing unpaid internships.