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A review of the experiences of young people entering the job market and how these affect their long-term employability. Improving the employability of young people has been the focus of public policy for a number of years. This study reviews the initial work experiences of young people entering the job market to discover how these early months of work affect their long-term employability. Using in-depth interviews with young people and a range of employers alongside a review of similar studies, the work focuses on how both young people and employers experience the induction process. It explores: young people’s expectations and their views on qualifications and training; their first experiences of work and the type of jobs they take; how employers recruit young people and the skills and attributes they most value; how induction takes place and the importance employers place on the process; employers’ views on how young people could be made more employable; examples of good practice in the recruitment and training of young people.

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