Have you struggled to land an internship or an entry-level job?

Washington — 

It remains difficult for Americans to find a new job, especially among people in their 20s. Even internships for college students have become harder to secure these days.

Over the past year and a half, employers across most industries have slammed the brakes on hiring as workers stay put in their jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, resulting in a US labor market with unusually slow churn.

Unemployment among Americans ages 20 through 24 reached a four-year high of 9.2% late last year (though it has declined since.) Meanwhile, internship

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