Obstacles Slow Down Migrants in the Job Market

Nine out of ten respondents are willing to invest time and energy in their careers, with education being important for three-quarters of them. Young migrants demand fair pay (88 percent) as well as appreciation and respect (75 percent) from employers. 71 percent of those under 30 years old desire opportunities for advancement. Around 78 percent see better advancement opportunities than their parents.

Personal Environment Plays a Significant Role for Migrants in Job Choices

However, one-third of respondents with a migration background of the second generation stated that their career goals do not align with their family's expectations. Traditional values and role models often cannot be easily reconciled with new societal norms in Austria. Nevertheless, the personal environment plays a significant role in career choice: 36 percent of respondents sought advice from family, 24 percent from friends. However, for the most part, they made the career decision alone. There were clear favorites when it came to top employers: the city of Vienna was mentioned first, followed by ORF, the University of Vienna, the Vienna Chamber of Labor, and Red Bull. In the online survey conducted this July, 500 young migrants were surveyed.

(APA/Red)

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