In 2018, 46 percent of companies who were recruiting graduates in Australia said they would prefer candidates to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or permanent residency status. However, 13 percent stated they would consider all candidates, including international students.
Recruiting companies preferred residency status of candidates for graduate jobs in Australia in 2018
Respondents were asked: With regards to the residency status of candidates, which
of the following best describes the approach used by your organization?
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Australian Association of Graduate Employers. (October 8, 2018). Recruiting companies preferred residency status of candidates for graduate jobs in Australia in 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1033257/australia-recruiting-companies-preferred-graduate-candidate-residency-status/
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