Source: Fortune
Summary
This summer, teenagers are facing the worst job market since the Great Recession. According to a recent report, only around 790,000 jobs are available for teenagers, down from 801,000 in 2025. Many teens are struggling to find work, with some applying to dozens of jobs and getting ghosted. Others are turning to old-fashioned tactics, such as walking into stores and asking if they’re hiring, or leveraging local work programs. Some teens are even turning to entrepreneurship to make summer money.
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Teenagers are facing a tough job market, with many applying to dozens of jobs and getting ghosted. Some are turning to old-fashioned tactics, such as walking into stores and asking if they’re hiring. Others are leveraging local work programs or turning to entrepreneurship.
The competition is fierce, with many employers looking for experienced workers. But some teens are finding ways to succeed, such as 17-year-old Simon Chow, who landed a job as a busboy after months of applying, and 19-year-old Samantha Rosaforte, who scored an internship at HelloFresh after applying to over 70 jobs.
It’s a summer of hard knocks for teenagers looking for work.
Author: Evan Null
