Taiwan grapples with labor shortage due to declining birth and aging rates. Understanding youth job-seeking needs is vital for crucial for government, employers, and career advisors.
This study utilizes secondary data from the 2020 Ministry of Labor (2021) Survey on Youth Employment in Taiwan, comprising 4,185 valid samples aged 15-29 in the labor force from October to November 2020. The survey had a 95% confidence level, with a sampling error of ±1.51%. Data were obtained from the Survey Research Data Archive, authorized for educational use.
This study examines job preparation, helpful employment information, and government assistance preferences of young job seekers, focusing on gender disparities. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were used to analyze the data. Results show that young females prefer job preparation through internships or part-time jobs, while males use tools like the Occupational Preference Inventory. Females find interview and job-seeking skills most helpful, while males prefer startup-related information. Female job seekers value government support for developing job-seeking skills, while males prioritize access to startup-related information and resources.
In summary, this study identifies different needs and preferences of youth job seekers, particularly regarding gender-specific considerations. The research results can inform the design of career exploration courses by adult educators, the planning of youth job-seeking activities by career counselors, and the formulation of youth employment policies by government departments.

Authors:
Hsiang-Ju Chen, University of Taipei, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Hsiang-Ju Chen is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Education at the University of Taipei in Taiwan. Her research focuses on adult career development. She is doing a research project on Taiwanese working holiday makers in UK.

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