This seems to be a growing problem: "Desperate teens say it is now almost impossible to find a summer job, as experts reveal the three factors that are to blame"--Daily Mail.
'A lot of the entry-level roles that once existed simply do not any longer,' Jaune Little, director of recruiting services at the human resources company Insperity, told The Associated Press.
She added: 'Those that do exist are on leaner teams that have less ability and desire to develop and train someone.'
As a result, teens are now competing with experienced adults for the same jobs, who are prioritizing 'more skilled workers even if they are overqualified.'
In other words, they are competing against immigrants and other adults that lack the skills and training to get other types of jobs. I guess if you are an employer that is forced to pay $15 or $20/hour, you don't want to waste time training a teenager that might only stick around for a few weeks or months.
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