CBS MoneyWatch reports: The unemployment rate for young workers is about twice as high as the national average. With young workers seeking entry-level positions being thwarted by a crushing job market, correspondent David Pogue talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself. He also talks with experts about how to adjust job searches, and about fields that are hungry for new workers.
lifestyle | money | CBS MoneyWatch | June 7, 2026 1:28 PM
Help wanted: The difficulties facing job applicants
The unemployment rate for young workers is about twice as high as the national average. With young workers seeking entry-level positions being thwarted by a crushing job market, correspondent David Pogue talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself. He also talks with experts about how to adjust job searches, and about fields that are hungry for new workers.
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