Some Businesses are not accepting application from the unemployed

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As if the unemployment situation isn't bad enough.

Companies are more frequently putting caveats in their job postings that 'unemployed need not apply'. In an article today from CNN Money, a Vice-President of the Adecco Group reported that in 75% of the conversations he has had on the subject, companies or hiring bodies are confirming this requirement is being used in job listings and hiring practices.



Continue reading on Examiner.com: EEOC jumps into help the unemployed as businesses tell them not to apply - National Finance Examiner | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/finance-exa...employed-as-businesses-tell-them-not-to-apply

http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/16/news/economy/unemployed_need_not_apply/index.htm

http://www.examiner.com/finance-exa...employed-as-businesses-tell-them-not-to-apply
 

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There are a lot of excellent people that were laid off. Become "self-employed" and say that you believe that your talents would be most beneficial to a dynamic, forward thinking company. :rolleyes:
 
Lovely journalism examiner

"I don't have hard numbers, but three out of the last four conversations I've had about openings, this requirement was brought up."

3 out of 4 conversations = 75% of conversations. Sure. Sigh.
 
russ_watters said:
We've had this discussion before...
Link to thread?

The logic is sound even if it seems unfair.
How so?