The simple, hard truth is that the unemployed are discriminated against. The longer the unemployment, the more difficult it is to receive a job offer or even an interview. Hiring managers, when pressed, will admit to passing over applicants with gaps on their resumes. The stigma of lengthy unemployment is less damaging during a recession, since it is after all, more ordinary. The average time period for unemployment now stands at 211 days, and higher income earners average longer without work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics . If you don't handle it correctly, it will absolutely count against you. It is imperative that candidates demonstrate that they have been involved in productive and relevant activities during this time. Employers want employees who are enterprising and inventive in the use their time. Volunteering for a community organization, picking up contract or consulting jobs, or taking classes to better your skills are excellent ways to demons...
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