This presentation analyses qualitative narratives from skilled migrants using Bourdieu’s concepts of misrecognition, symbolic and social capital to understand the uneven effects of migration transitions on employment outcomes among migrant groups. Transnational skilled migration is increasing to unprecedented levels, especially from non-OECD countries to OECD countries, where inward migration is a strategy to increase the skill level of workforces.

Drawing on a qualitative case study of skilled migration to a regional non-metropolitan area of Australia the presentation will discuss the key finding that enabled both skilled migrants and their partners to secure employment commensurate with their qualifications and previous employment histories.

Admission to the lecture is free.