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

Teenagers are facing a difficult summer job market, which may mark the lowest teen hiring since 1948, according to recent reports. Many students report being ghosted or rejected after sending dozens of applications for seasonal and volunteer jobs. These struggles have led teens to adopt various strategies, including going to local storefronts with resumes in hand, while competition demands increasing levels of experience.