Arthur Smith did everything he was told to do. The 18-year-old from Northampton completed a Level 2 IT course at college last summer, undertook a week of work experience through college and began applying for jobs before his studies had even finished. Since then, he has submitted at least 110 applications . The result? Nothing. Arthur has rewritten his CV countless times, sought help from family members and employment advisers, and applied for jobs ranging from retail to apprenticeships.