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Catch-22 | 7 in 10 young jobseekers rejected from 'entry-level' jobs over lack of experience

7 in 10 young jobseekers rejected from 'entry-level' jobs over lack of experience

Britain's young jobseekers are being rejected for roles because they don’t have enough experience – despite the jobs being billed as ‘entry-level’, according to new research.

The survey, commissioned by Virgin Media O2 ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (5 to 11 February), demonstrates the uphill challenges young people are facing as they start their career.

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