‘Hundreds of job applications’: young people on their struggle to find work
Young people are struggling to find work despite their best efforts, with many facing rejection and disappointment after submitting hundreds of job applications. The lack of opportunities has affected their mental health and left them fearing for the future. Many are turning to charities and support groups for help and guidance in their job search.
- ▪Catherina, a digital film production graduate, has found it tough to find work in her industry despite her skills and experience.
- ▪Olivia, a 24-year-old with epilepsy, left her job in retail due to a lack of reasonable adjustments and is now struggling to find new employment.
- ▪Giovanna, a 24-year-old in London, has overcome numerous challenges to start a nine-month training scheme at the civil service.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 18:53:46 GMT |
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Catherina, a digital film production graduate, says the only employment she can find is occasional work as a runnerView image in fullscreenCatherina, a digital film production graduate, says the only employment she can find is occasional work as a runnerUnemployment‘Hundreds of job applications’: young people on their struggle to find workJob seekers say the lack of opportunities has affected their mental health and left them fearing for the futureJasper JollyThu 28 May 2026 14.53 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCatherina, 24, in BrightonWhen Catherina finished her degree in digital film production in London, she thought her prospects of finding work were good, but she has found the jobs market tough.“I was coming out of uni very expectant and hopeful, but then I was facing a very…
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