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Teen summer job market hits lowest point since 1948 amid widespread ghosting

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Teenagers are facing a significantly tougher summer job market, with hiring numbers for seasonal positions down from the previous year and projected to be the lowest since 1948. Many young job seekers are sending out dozens of applications, including for volunteer roles, but are experiencing widespread ghosting and rejections. This challenging environment, reminiscent of the Great Recession, is forcing teens to rely on connections and extensive networking to secure even entry-level positions. AI

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Teen summer job market hits lowest point since 1948 amid widespread ghosting

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

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

    The summer job market has been “soul destroying” for teens in the U.S., Canada, and U.K.—but some are finding a way in.

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