As those temporary factors fade, and as consumers get the benefit of a recent drop in petrol prices, job creation may still rebound.

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On the plus side, interest rates will remain very low, and a rebound in the housing market will stimulate job growth for young people where it is needed most.

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One former student recalls how he turned down a job after such a phone call while he was on the rebound from losing his first professional gig.

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