Labour Market Insight Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  1. In a pre-pandemic report, there would be an estimated 229,700 new jobs in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian between 2017 and 2027. Which of these sectors was expected to have the greatest number of job openings in that period?

  • A.
    Health and Social Care
  • B.
    Education
  • C.
    Tourism, Hospitality, Distribution and Retail
  • D.
    Finance, Business and Admin Services
• 2.
  2. According to the Highlands and Islands Business Panel Survey in 2018, which of the below characteristics is most desirable when employers are recruiting young talent?

  • A.
    Good communication skills
  • B.
    Previous experience
  • C.
    Relevant qualifications/skills
  • D.
    A good attitude/work ethic
• 3.
  3. TRUE or FALSE: The Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee will ensure everyone in Scotland aged between 16 and 24 has the opportunity to work, education or training. 

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 4.
  4. TRUE or FALSE: As well as having educational benefits, studies have shown that employer engagement during school years can lead to a number of positive economic outcomes for pupils later in life.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 5.
  5. What level does the Scottish Government predict the national unemployment rate could reach by the end of June 2021?

  • A.
    2.5%
  • B.
    7.5%
  • C.
    12.5%
  • D.
    17.5%
• 6.
  6. TRUE or FALSE: Edinburgh and the Lothians had a higher unemployment rate than the national average during the period October 2019 – September 2020

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 7.
  7. When does the Scottish Government’s central forecast suggest unemployment may begin to reach pre-pandemic levels?

  • A.
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    2022
  • B.
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    2023
  • C.
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    2024
  • D.
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    2025
• 8.
  8. TRUE or FALSE: The Federation of Small Businesses reported that confidence among Scottish firms reached the lowest level ever recorded in 2020.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 9.
  9. TRUE or FALSE: Unemployment rate for females in Scotland is higher than the rate for males. 

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 10.
  10. The number of people claiming Universal Credit in Scotland increased from 264,100 in March 2020 to what number of people in December 2020?

  • A.
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    322,300
  • B.
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    478,400
  • C.
    629,500
  • D.
    889,100
• 11.
  11. How many jobs in Scotland were supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Scheme) as of 31st December 2020?

  • A.
    82,800
  • B.
    282,800
  • C.
    582,800
  • D.
    982,800
• 12.
  12. Of those who worked part-time in Scotland between October 2019 and September 2020, what percentage did so because they could not find a full-time role?

  • A.
    11.5%
  • B.
    22.5%
  • C.
    46.5%
  • D.
    56.5%
• 13.
  13. TRUE or FALSE: Estimated average monthly pay across all industries in Scotland was lower in December 2020 than it was in December 2019

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
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