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Dear Think out loud,
I am an employer for a summer camp program in Beaverton. When I posted an ad, I got some 30 responses within one week. It was rather overwhelming. So there is so much interest out there for one job.
I feel that people are underestimating the value of volunteer experience. That is how I enter the work force at ages 13-15. If you need work experience due to competition, then that is a great way to get your foot in the door. It gets you noticed in a field you would like to go into.

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