Why young people are paying to get hired
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Young graduates are paying thousands of dollars just to appear employed, while parents spend up to $50,000 on career coaches to help their children secure entry-level positions. The broken job market is forcing young people into substantial financial investments before landing actual employment.
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Why young people are paying to get hired
Some graduates are paying thousands just to look employed. And parents are spending up to $50,000 on career coaches. Why is the entry level job market so broken? Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.
By Yasmeen Eltahan
Published On 22 Sep 202622 Sep 2026
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Why young people are paying to get hired
Some graduates are paying thousands just to look employed. And parents are spending up to $50,000 on career coaches. Why is the entry level job market so broken? Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.
By Yasmeen Eltahan
Published On 22 Sep 202622 Sep 2026
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