Based on each of the following descriptions of an individual, answer whether they would be considered ‘unemployed’ or ‘not unemployed’. why?   A 14-year-old is actively looking for a part time pet care job. He applied for three positions but received no responses. A 40-year-old chef was made redundant and loses her job because of COVID-19 pandemic (lack of demand for consumption goods). She is looking for a new job but is struggling to find one.

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Based on each of the following descriptions of an individual, answer whether they would be considered ‘unemployed’ or ‘not unemployed’.

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A 14-year-old is actively looking for a part time pet care job. He applied for three positions but received no responses.

A 40-year-old chef was made redundant and loses her job because of COVID-19 pandemic (lack of demand for consumption goods). She is looking for a new job but is struggling to find one.

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