Being out of work when you're over 50, and trying to find a new job, can be a daunting task.

break--its a chance to earn some cash with a job. but as jen samp explains-- work is harder to come by in new mexico and the summer-job market is getting competitive. high school graduate and basketball standout connor gorman is in the real world now--and is finding job hunting is anything but a game. he has been applying for summer jobs for the past month. "it's the game of reality" you would think job interviews are a slam dunk.... but so far it's been a miss. i haven't had much luck but still being optimistic about it and hopefully something will come around the corner. connor isnt alone. a spokesperson with "new mexico workforce connections" says thousands of high school and college students are entering a tough market this summer. there are fewer enrty level jobs available compared to last year. "When summer comes around many students, like the ones at unm apply for jobs. Many of those job applications end up here at the Frontier Restaurant, but managers say they often have to turn people away." We get stacks of applications within a month this thick assistant manager samantha dearing says these students are competing with everyone. some employees are supporting families and take up entry level jobs, such as a seasonal opening just to get by. Even in our shift alone we've got people who are full time family people she says to put your best foot forward in an interview. I've come in a suit. I've come in with a resume. connor says he's not going to give up. "things could change on a dime much like a basketball game." because you'll never get a shot-- if you dont try...jen samp kob ewn4 the new mexico work force connection has a program that offers help for anyone in their teens through their twenties struggling to find a job. you can find their information on our website at kob dot com. just click

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