U2 AOS3 KK11 Global Staffing Issues

Question 1

Why do businesses recruit staff from overseas?

Answer 1

Many businesses use overseas recruitment to fill vacant job positions when local candidates do not have the right skills, knowledge or experience for the role.

Question 2

True or False

Overseas employees that are not Australian citizens or permanent residents must obtain a visa to work in Australia.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Name 3 types of visas which allow foreign nationals to work in Australia either permanently or temporarily.

Answer 3

1. Temporary and permanent skill shortage visas.
2. Student visas that allow casual and part time work.
3. Working holiday visas that allow temporary work.

Question 4

True or False

As at June 2020, almost 30% of Australia’s population was born overseas.

Answer 4

True - 29.8% were born overseas.

Question 5

In 2020, what percentage of recent migrants held a non-school qualification before arriving in Australia?

Answer 5

Approx 69%

Question 6

Of those who held a non-school qualification, what percentage had completed a Bachelor’s Degree or higher before arriving in Australia?

Answer 6

79%

Question 7

True or False

Australia has a skill shortage in many industries and professions. This is why the Australian government seeks skilled migrants to work in Australia.

Answer 7

True