Kevin Green, the chief executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), claimed that those who are fresh out of school are entering an especially difficult jobs market.
He claimed that school-leavers face a shortage of university places, limited guidance on what to do and strong competition for any vacancies which do exist.
However, the chief executive added: 'Our advice is to remain positive as there are still job opportunities out there.'
Mr Green advised young people to develop the skills they know employers are looking for, research which sectors are expected to grow and consider opportunities such as temporary assignments or internships.
He also called on the government to work with the UK's businesses and education providers to help more young people into work.
Last week, Mr Green warned that the country's labour market could stall if losses in the public sector offset job creation by private enterprises.
He claimed that school-leavers face a shortage of university places, limited guidance on what to do and strong competition for any vacancies which do exist.
However, the chief executive added: 'Our advice is to remain positive as there are still job opportunities out there.'
Mr Green advised young people to develop the skills they know employers are looking for, research which sectors are expected to grow and consider opportunities such as temporary assignments or internships.
He also called on the government to work with the UK's businesses and education providers to help more young people into work.
Last week, Mr Green warned that the country's labour market could stall if losses in the public sector offset job creation by private enterprises.
