WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR TEENS TO FIND A JOB?

Question

WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR TEENS TO FIND A JOB?

Answer 1

a lot of employers want experience most teens not having a prior job have no experience. if a employer wants a long term employment but a teen will only be able to work in the summer or after school part time they would not be hired

Answer 2

Because of the recession it makes it hard for anybody to find a job.   The last I heard there are 500,000 jobless in this country.  Until things in the economy change things will only get worse.  Energy costs need to come down,  cheaper labor in China needs to be changed, and illegals need to be stopped from taking our jobs for very little pay.

Answer 3

Because teens are perceived as having a bad work ethic and because (if under 18) there are too many limitations on work abilities, ie hours and shifts.

Not to mention many are in school or college and may not be "long term" employees if they are going to be moving around or are going to graduate and leave.  An employer would rather invest in someone that will be there longer.

Answer 4

I dont know it took forever for me to find my first job I have to say its because of experience. Jobs I wanted to work for, ask for experience that I didnt have. I mean you go to school to work your way up right? So you basically got to start from the bottom. I dont believe its because oh no work ethics blah blah blah..  thats not true .. what a typical answer. I got my first job when I was 20 and now I'm 21 still working at the same place.

Answer 5

Because the economy is so bad and adults are forced to take all the crappy jobs.  

Answer 6

Right now with the economy so bad and so many people losing jobs, teens and adults are basically competing for the same jobs.  A lot of employers will hire the adults first because they figure there is less chance of call ins and no shows if a person has to support a family.  

Answer 7

Because teens have a horrible work ethic and no one wants to hire them.

Answer 8

Right now the economy is doing not well. So yeah. But if you really really wanted a job you will get one with your determination. Be patient and good luck.. :)