Ask for help, take chances and be kind to yourself: readers’ tips for young jobseekers

People with careers in the UK and beyond offer practical advice for those struggling to secure work

About 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education or training, and a recent report said this could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent government action.

With the obstacles young people face in securing employment now greater than ever, we asked readers if they had any advice for those seeking work. Here are some of their responses.