Why Do Employers Avoid Hiring People Who Have Been Out of Work For a While?

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

You may not like the answer, but it is important that you hear it. When people are out of work for a while. It sends a message that’s hard not to listen to.

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24 Responses
  1. The Triple M

    Wow, if only I could find 19 engineering positions that match my background
    within 2 years. Seems in the part of the country where I was relocated to,
    there’s maybe 6 matching jobs per year. Wish me luck I don’t lose my house
    & become homeless by the time I find a new employer. Oh, and I’ve been so
    flexible, and I’ve moved so many times, I haven’t lived in my house in 6
    years & my hips & back are ruined. Doctor’s here are telling me I’m
    destined for a hip replacement very shortly (I’m only 43).

  2. The Triple M

    Wow, if only I could find 19 engineering positions that match my background within 2 years. Seems in the part of the country where I was relocated to, there’s maybe 6 matching jobs per year. Wish me luck I don’t lose my house & become homeless by the time I find a new employer. Oh, and I’ve been so flexible, and I’ve moved so many times, I haven’t lived in my house in 6 years & my hips & back are ruined. Doctor’s here are telling me I’m destined for a hip replacement very shortly (I’m only 43).

  3. The Triple M

    Wow, if only I could find 19 engineering positions that match my background within 2 years. Seems in the part of the country where I was relocated to, there’s maybe 6 matching jobs per year. Wish me luck I don’t lose my house & become homeless by the time I find a new employer. Oh, and I’ve been so flexible, and I’ve moved so many times, I haven’t lived in my house in 6 years & my hips & back are ruined. Doctor’s here are telling me I’m destined for a hip replacement very shortly (I’m only 43).

  4. SW Sweetie

    Wow. It’s so sad how many stereo-types and assumptions are made about people who are looking for a job. It makes me want to vomit regarding how applicants are made to grovel. I had a phone interview yesterday and when I played the conversation back in my head later that night, I had to admit to myself that I sounded kind of desperate. I’d rather live in my car and keep what dignity that I have left. Hopefully, it does not come to that.

  5. SW Sweetie

    Wow. It’s so sad how many stereo-types and assumptions are made about people who are looking for a job. It makes me want to vomit regarding how applicants are made to grovel. I had a phone interview yesterday and when I played the conversation back in my head later that night, I had to admit to myself that I sounded kind of desperate. I’d rather live in my car and keep what dignity that I have left. Hopefully, it does not come to that.

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