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Last updated: Wednesday 22 Apr 2009
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Alistair Darling's set out the governments plans to get the UK economy back on track. They include a car scrapping theme where motorist get £2,000 for trading in an old car. He’s also promised more jobs and training for under 25s.

How has the credit crunch affected you?
Hear from final year students who are just about to apply for their first job. Will Jess and Emmy get full time work when their apprenticeships in hairdressing course are completed?

Hollie and Oby also allow us to follow them has they fill out applications and head for interviews.

How does it feel to be made redundant? Also we hear from a careers advisor who has tips on how to improve your chances of getting hired.

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Are you struggling to get a job? What's the worst thing about being unemployed? If you're working what's the best bit of advice you can pass onto someone who's still looking?

tina
the cred crunch hasn't effected me in the slightist in fact im now being taxed less so im better off now than before

Pw!
yehh...ive been finding it MEGA hard to find a job like i am only 17 so i dont even have that much experience but what dez people aint understanding is im looking for to start off my career.. but they aint even giving me a chance like when some one with experience comes along of COURSE thier gonna pik dem like it'z just mad hard..lol but i need to stop leaving my bank EMPTY



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