Karl Pauw|Morné Oosthuizen|Carlene van der Westhuizen
GRADUATE UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE FACE OF SKILLS SHORTAGES: A LABOUR MARKET PARADOX<sup>1</sup>
University of Cape Town|University of Cape Town|University of Cape Town
abstract analysts agree south africas unemployment structural sense unemployed generally possess lower skills required economy context increasing demand skilled workers due technological changes need become globally competitive graduates would expected find employment without difficulty however expectations unemployment increasing among young people tertiary qualifications since 1995 paper investigates nature phenomenon evidence suggests learners inadequately prepared tertiary studies entry labour market lack inadequate career guidance means choose fields study types qualifications good employment prospects addition lack soft skills workplace experience mean employers reluctant employ graduates preferring experienced people instead