General · 16 February 2026
Bradford teenager remains jobless after 205 applications
Fatima Rashid, 19, has failed to secure work despite submitting over 200 applications since leaving school. The Bradford resident tracks every attempt on a spreadsheet but notes most roles require prior experience. Official figures show unemployment in her city exceeds the national average, with young people struggling significantly. Similar stories appear online, where job hunters describe sending hundreds of forms without success.
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