Main reasons why Auckland businesses experience difficulties in filling entry-level or young people's roles
October 2015–April 2016, % of businesses with entry-level roles or roles for under 25s (n=569)
| Wave | Response | % of businesses with entry-level roles or roles for under 25s |
|---|---|---|
| 2015.10 | Applicants lack desired attitude, motivation or personality | 19.0% |
| 2015.10 | Applicants lack the qualifications or skills we need | 8.0% |
| 2015.10 | Applicants lack work experience we need | 8.0% |
| 2015.10 | No difficulty filling role(s) | 60.0% |
| 2015.10 | Not willing to work / can't cope with hours of work | 6.0% |
| 2016.04 | Applicants lack desired attitude, motivation or personality | 20.0% |
| 2016.04 | Applicants lack the qualifications or skills we need | 17.0% |
| 2016.04 | Applicants lack work experience we need | 12.0% |
| 2016.04 | No difficulty filling role(s) | 57.99999999999999% |
| 2016.04 | Not willing to work / can't cope with hours of work | 4.0% |