The minister also denied youth unemployment was at its highest level "if you exclude from the figures full-time students who are looking for a part-time job".

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And the measure of unemployment that takes into account people who have stopped looking for work but still want a job, as well as those working part-time because full-time work is unavailable, increased to 16.5%.

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If you've been looking only for a full-time job, consider broadening your search to contract and part-time work.

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