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Tough times for teenage job seekers

Broadcast: Midmorning, 05/28/2008, 10:06 a.m.

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This summer is looking to be a tough one for teenagers trying to find jobs, and some experts are concerned about teens missing out on this crucial beginning stage of working life. Midmorning examines the teen labor market, and discusses strategies teens can use to find summer employment.

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  • Amy Lindgren: Founder and president of Prototype Career Service. She also writes a job search column for the Pioneer Press.
  • Joseph McLaughlin: Research associate with the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University.

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