Since February, university student Isabel Paul has applied for more than 60 part-time jobs, sat through three interviews and received just one offer – which was withdrawn hours later.
With summer approaching and student loan payments ending, the 19-year-old animation student is now scrambling to find full-time work to cover rent for her Wellington flat and save for next year’s studies. Based on her experience so far, she’s not optimistic.
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