The Election is fast approaching and one of the forefront issues is employment. Current unemployment figures have now reached an astounding 2.5 Million, a peak that hasn’t been witnessed in 16 years. It is crucial that voters question these employment policies; in order to sustain new growth and reduce the deficit. The manifestos have outlined procedures to convince the nation, but have they done enough to win over the job seekers?
An Election Poll on the CV-Library website has monitored who job seekers believe will serve them best. A clear leader has emerged with 32% of the votes going to the Liberal Democrats. The party that has been the perennial third choice amongst the voters since the inception in 1988, but has recently witnessed a surge in popularity since the live national debates.
The Liberal Democrats have proposed to create 100,000 jobs to be created through a 3.1bn public spending package, and a long term ‘Green Stimulus Package’. It appears that Liberal Democrat party has found its winning niche by targeting the young job seekers. With a pledge of 800,000 paid internships for young job seekers, media coverage has suggested Nick Clegg has won the youths vote by offering future prosperity.
However, our poll results have revealed that nearly 40% of job seekers between 24-30yrs are likely not to cast a vote. This demographic is set to play a pivotal role in the future of politics, yet are failing to believe they can have an impact on the economy and refusing to vote. Interestingly the Electoral Commission can support this finding, as only 44% of this demographic were registered to vote last year.
Clegg cannot assume that the apathy amongst the young job seekers will translate into votes on Election Day. Nevertheless; Liberal Democrats have painted a positive picture for future employment, which will give job seekers new optimism in the current volatile economic environment. Consequently, the real key to winning this Election could be in persuading job seekers that their vote can make a difference to the economy.
