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Students face tough job market as applications far outstrip vacancies

Student Job Search received 434,000 applications for just 53,000 positions in the past financial year, highlighting a difficult market for students seeking work.

Skinny McBuntu

Students are struggling to find work amid a competitive job market. Student Job Search reported 434,000 applications for only 53,000 available positions in the past financial year.

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'There isn't anything' – Students facing tough job market

Student Job Search says in the past financial year it had 434,000 applications for just 53,000 positions.

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