What is the job market like for teenagers?

It is difficult, with many rejections even for volunteer positions.

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Teenagers are shooting out over 50 applications and getting ghosted even for volunteer jobs: ‘I’ll take anything at this point’

First publishedAug 9, 10:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 17, 15:03 UTC · 12m ago

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Teenagers are shooting out over 50 applications and getting ghosted even for volunteer jobs: ‘I’ll take anything at this point’

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Answer

Teenagers are applying to over 50 jobs and getting rejected, even for volunteer positions.

Reported by 1 outlet — Fortune. See all sources ↓

Teenagers are having a hard time finding summer jobs. They are applying to many jobs, but getting rejected. This is making them feel discouraged.

Why it matters

This is important because teenagers need to work to earn money and gain experience. A difficult job market can affect their future.

In brief

Why are teenagers having a hard time finding jobs?: They are applying to many jobs, but getting rejected.
What is the job market like for teenagers?: It is difficult, with many rejections even for volunteer positions.
How many jobs are teenagers applying to?: Over 50 jobs.

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The outlets frame the story as a difficult job market for teenagers, with a focus on the number of applications and rejections.

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Teenagers are applying to many jobs and getting rejected.
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FortuneAug 9, 10:00Highlights the difficulty of the job market