Results of the Survey on Unemployment in Italy

1. Erasmus + KA2
‘READY FOR OUR LIVES’
ITALY
RESULTS OF THE SURVEY ON UNEMPLOYMENT

2. We administered the questionnaire to 147 students of our school aged 15-19.
female: 68 male: 79.

3. 100, 68%
2, 1%
45, 31%
Question 1
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1. Who is an unemployed person?
A An unemployed person is someone aged 15 to 74 (in Italy, Spain, the United
Kingdom, Iceland, Norway: 16 to 64 years); without work during the reference
week; available to start work within the next two weeks (or has already found a
job to start within the next three months); actively having sought employment at
some time during the last four weeks;
B An unemployed person is someone aged 8 years to retirement years;
C Anyone, who does not have a job.

4. 100, 66%
32, 21%
15, 10%
5, 3%
Question 2
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2. What is youth unemployment?
A Youth unemployment includes people between the ages of 15 and 24, inclusive who are
unemployed, do not study and actively search for job;
B Youth who have not got a job
C Youth age of 8 till 30 who have not got a job and who do not study;
D Other ……….

5. 3, 2%
20, 14%
16, 11%
26, 18%
79, 55%
Question 3
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3. What’s the % of unemployed youth in your country?
A 5-10%
B 11 -15%
C 16-20%
D 21-25%
E More than 26%

6. 45, 31%
3, 2%
20, 14%
55, 38%
22, 15%
Question 4
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4. Why do you think youth are unemployed?
A Lack of experience
B Can not write a successful CV and motivation letter
C Poor skills of presenting oneself during the job interview
D Does not know where and how to find a job
E Other…………………………..

7. 2, 2% 3, 2%
23, 16%
87, 61%
27, 19%
Question 5
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5. At what age youth may apply for a job according to the law of your country?
A Anytime – age is no matter
B Starting from 13
C From 16
D From 18
E Other…………

8. 56, 10%
57, 11%
26, 5%
91, 17%
74, 14%
106, 20%
76, 14%
42, 8%
3, 1%
Question 6
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6. What knowledge, skills and acquirements youth should have to begin independently
their working lives? (You may mark more than one answer)
A Should have lifelong learning skills
B Should know how to present yourself
C Should dress properly and follow the étiquette
D Should have good communication skills
E Know how to work in a team
F Have to know and speak foreign languages
G Have good IT skills
H Know how to write a good CV and letter of motivation
I Other ………………………

9. 104, 71%
25, 17%
5, 3%
6, 4%
7, 5%
Question 7
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7. What institutions in your country are dealing with problems of unemployment among
youth? Where can you go if you are left with no job?
A State employment agency
B State labour inspectorate
C Ministry of economics
D Youth clubs
E Other………………

10. 12, 8%
12, 8%
73, 50%
49, 34%
Question 8
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8. Does your school provide you with someone who can advise you future career?
A Tutor career
B Mentor
C Teacher of economics
D Other ………….

11. 85, 58%
61, 42%
Question 9
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9. Have you ever worked?
A Yes
B No ….If no …have you looked for a job?

12. 20, 19%
31, 30%
53, 51%
Question 10
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10. What is/was your occupation?
A Waiter/ waitress
B Shop assistant
C Other (add your occupation)………………………………..

13. 36, 40%
41, 45%
1, 1%
13, 14%
Question 11
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11. What age did you first start working?
A 13
B 15-18
C 18-21
D Other (add your age)………

14. 37, 59%12, 19%
2, 3%
12, 19%
Question 12
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12. What is your bruttosalary? * brutto is before deduction of tax
A 100-300euro
B 300-500 euro
C 500-700 euro
D 700 + euro

15. 9, 11%
73, 89%
Question 13
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13. Do you have official contract with your employer?
A Yes
B No

16. 28, 32%
21, 24%5, 6%
25, 29%
8, 9%
Question 14
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14. If not then what is your legal working relationship?
You work as:
A Volunteer
B Trainee
C With the contract
D Self-employed
E Other (add position)…

17. 36, 42%
34, 40%
15, 18%
Question 15
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15. How many hours per day do you work?
A Less than 6h
B From 7 to 8h
C More than 8h

18. 27, 30%
54, 59%
10, 11%
Question 16
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16. Was it difficult for you to find a job?
A Yes
B No
C Other (add)……

19. 55, 61%
20, 22%
15, 17%
Question 17
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17. Are you satisfied with your job environment?
A Satisfied
B Unsatisfied
C Do not care

20. 49, 50%
36, 36%
14, 14%
Question 18
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18. Can you combine studying with working at the same time?
A Yes
B No
C Other(add comment)

21. 50, 52%
33, 34%
14, 14%
Question 19
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19. Does your employer support your studies?
A Yes
B No
C Other (add comment)…………….

22. 20, 29%
4, 6%
2, 3%
5, 7%
38, 55%
Question 20
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20. How many weeks paid leave do you have a year?
A 1 week
B 2 weeks
C 3 weeks
D 4 weeks
E Other (add your comment)…

23. Question 21
21. What would you like to know more about labour market and unemployment?
What else would you like to know?
How can I find a job?
What are the opportunities in the fashion field?
What are the fields in the labour market which offer more opportunities?
Job opportunities in my region.
What are the rights of Italian workers?
How can I find a job related to my studies?
I would like to know what job is more satisfying and what university could give me more
opportunities in the labour market.
How can I find a job in Europe?
How can I earn more?
Why unemployment is so high in Italy?
Equal opportunities as regards the gender.
Information on part-time jobs.
Comparing job opportunities all over Europe.
What are the most profitable jobs?
I'd like to have more information on the labour market.
Job opportunities in my region.
Equal opportunities regardless age.

24. Thank you for your attention!