Young and Looking for Work? We Want to Hear from You.

Unemployment is higher among younger people than other groups, and some companies are cutting back on entry-level hiring. Tell us how you are navigating the start of your career.

By Sydney Ember

My mother says she plans to never retire because she loves what she does. I wish I could say the same about my career.

The author wishes he had a career that he loves. Courtesy of Teddy Rainville Ever since I was a kid, my mom loved her career in heating; she swore she'd never retire. Now that I'm in my late 20s, I wish I had a job I could see myself doing for decades. I'm still waiting for that job, but for now, I'm grateful my mom instilled a great work ethic in me. My mother has always loved her work. As a business owner of several companies in our hometown, she knows just about everyone — from neighbors...