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Unemployed face tough competition: underemployed

What a grim picture lies ahead for those unfortunate enough to be unemployed… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD – AP Business Writers,PAUL WISEMAN – AP Business Writers | AP WASHINGTON (AP) — The job … Continue reading

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Down but not out: Voices of the long-term unemployed

A long but excellent article regarding the personal experiences of individuals and the disastrous economic situation we’re currently facing in this country. People who are currently unemployed and have been for quite some time will no doubt relate… TGO Refer … Continue reading

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When Companies Refuse to Interview the Unemployed for Jobs

The bottom line, in my opinion, is that employers do in fact prefer to hire people who are employed than those who are not; just as they prefer to hire people under the age of fifty. This doesn’t bode well … Continue reading

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