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Added: Thursday, 23 July, 2009, 10:05 GMT 11:05 UK

The position of the people who are out of work hasn't changed over the years, falling into 2 categories, those who have no intention of ever working and will quite happily live on benefits from leaving school until death, and the others who want to work but struggle to find a job. This is worse if you have been in a job and loose it, the effects on your self worth are devastating and not helped by the rigmarole you have to go through to actually get some help from the Jobcentres

[Kneegood]

Added: Thursday, 23 July, 2009, 09:54 GMT 10:54 UK

Having just retired and my wife working part time,and everything paid for we are not in a bad position.
But I would like to offer some advice to youngsters looking for work,the first thing the interviewer see`s is you.
So, be presentable,show you`ve made an effort,take a pen with you,be 15 mins early,make sure you know the date,if your handwriting is poor,get it better,a firm handshake,ask about prospects of promotion.don`t ask about pay,unless they bring it up,getting in the door is first.

[crossie], Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Added: Thursday, 23 July, 2009, 09:48 GMT 10:48 UK

So many people are going to university to do worthless degrees without any hope of getting a job, 4/5 years wasted when they could have joined the real world and got some sort of job to support themselves.Whats the point in getting into thousands of £'s debt without having fully thought out what their degree will actually get them at the end, seems crazy to me.The only thing they have suceeded in doing is add to the jobless total.Doesn't make the so called brightest of us look so bright

[Kneegood]

Added: Thursday, 23 July, 2009, 08:21 GMT 09:21 UK

I find it strange that some young people still have enough money to go out and get violently drunk.

[JockMcCool], dundee, United Kingdom

Added: Wednesday, 22 July, 2009, 15:38 GMT 16:38 UK

I am feel dreadfully sorry for you graduates that cannot find work. You were duped. The HMG pushed as many as possible into higher education to keep the unemployment figures down at the time. It's been clear from day 1 that there would not be jobs for you. We can't support any more public employees and private business is screwed.
You would be more appreciated and attain a better quality of life if you emigrate.
We are in our 40's and will emigrate if made redundant. UK is finished.

lizben, Luton

Added: Wednesday, 22 July, 2009, 14:48 GMT 15:48 UK

I find it sickening to hear that after all that is happening, the Government go off and take an annual 11 week summer break!! Charming! Well, if they can't be bothered to work hard, should we as a nation? Fair's fair.

John Palmer, Peterborough

Added: Wednesday, 22 July, 2009, 14:33 GMT 15:33 UK

I am 45 and feel relatively safe in my job as a superstore manager. I left school at 16 and worked my way up the job ladder without a degree. Contrary to my beliefs, it saddens me to see my 21 year old son, finished University, trying so hard to find work, only to have his hopes dashed repeatedly when he is so willing to contribute to society. He dresses smart, learns quickly and is respectable. At least older ppl have had a chance to build a career in their early days. Sam may never recover.

Sheila, Ivinghoe

Added: Wednesday, 22 July, 2009, 14:03 GMT 15:03 UK

I graduated in 1992 during the last recession & faced all the same problems. I too ended up not admitting to my degree so that I could get a job washing-up lunch times in a cafe! But at least I was out, met people, made some contacts, one of which helped me get another job. After a couple of years I was on what I'd describe as a proper career path & by now I've moved a few times, got married etc & at no point was anything planned. So if you can't find a job have FUN & don't trust anyone over 30

jingle alltheway

Added: Wednesday, 22 July, 2009, 08:07 GMT 09:07 UK

The recession is hitting all young people.Uni graduates are finding that three years of studying are useless while others hear the news and simply don't bother.I am a freelance assistant photographer and aslo work part time in retail. My retail job is safe and provides a base income for me,freelance work has slowed to an almost stop.This year i will be starting a uni degree.Regrettably placing myself in debt,though riding out this recession and providing myself with a fall back plan in teaching

Lauren, Birmingham

Added: Tuesday, 21 July, 2009, 10:06 GMT 11:06 UK

Those who say that the recession is having no effect on young people are those who are either not young or thus far unaffected, and have their heads in the sand. For this reason, when I take up my place on the 4th plinth, I will be highlighting the Youth Fight for Jobs campaign in order to raise awareness of this, on 9th August 1600-1700. Come and back us, people!

Kyly Wilson, Coventry

Added: Friday, 17 July, 2009, 13:31 GMT 14:31 UK

"Take a bit of care with your grammer and spelling and you may find that potential employers are a tad more willing to give you an interview.

[JaneyB3]

Good advise, but you should take heed yourself, it's "Grammar"

[Viper_7], York, United Kingdom "

Typical! I was bound to make a simple mistake like that based on the content of my comment!

[JaneyB3]

Added: Friday, 17 July, 2009, 12:00 GMT 13:00 UK

Here, it is impossible to find work. Why am I, a university-educated person, only able to find minimum-wage work at a coffee shop? Don't I have a right to employment which makes use of my training? Don't I deserve a livable pay which allows me to pay my massive student debt? I have a honors degree, putting me in the top 2% of the world's most educated people - and there is nothing.

Congratulations government - I will be taking my training and expertise overseas.

Andrea, Peterborough

Added: Friday, 17 July, 2009, 11:59 GMT 12:59 UK

Take a bit of care with your grammer and spelling and you may find that potential employers are a tad more willing to give you an interview.

[JaneyB3]

Good advise, but you should take heed yourself, it's "Grammar"

[Viper_7], York, United Kingdom

Added: Friday, 17 July, 2009, 11:58 GMT 12:58 UK

I'm a graduate. I've applied for apprenticeships. I don't get any offers.

Richard Smart, Barry, United Kingdom

Added: Friday, 17 July, 2009, 11:18 GMT 12:18 UK

Having read the comments I would just like to add this bit of advice to SOME of the 'new' graduates posting on here.....

Take a bit of care with your grammer and spelling and you may find that potential employers are a tad more willing to give you an interview.

Someone using i instead of I, getting they're and their confused, or not understanding the need to use actual sentences (i.e. full stops and punctuation) isn't going to be top of an interview list.

[JaneyB3]