Everyone knows the stats are false but I don't know an alternative.

I've been unemployed after graduating for a year and because I didn't use unemployment benefits I didn't show up in the statistics in switzerland. I know many cases like mine.

Then maybe it's time you look up how unemployment statistics are calculated in Switzerland and you will be surprised that you counted into them.

It's unclear to me how folks with a university education can make such simplistic statements.

> It's unclear to me how folks with a university education can make such simplistic statements.

Because a "University Education" doesn't shield one from being ill informed, or simply wrong about a topic.

I mean, did you get 100% on every test? Well, then...

I’d be surprised if that’s how they measure it, it’s a common misunderstanding in the UK that this is what the stat means.

I my country you have to regularly check in with the bureau for unemployment to be included in the stats, even though that bureau hadn’t found a job for anyone ever.

I assume that’s how it works in many other countries.

Unemployed is the one actively looking for a job, not the one that’s just to working. At least that’s how governments seem to look at it, and their way of figuring out who’s looking is incorrect.

It's not uncommon to use that as a measurement in addition to the ILO's definition.

It has been a rough year for those entering the job markets. However, I would suggest trying this service if you are willing to relocate for awhile.

https://www.aerotek.com/en

It is a firm that helped place a few friends over the years. Good luck =3