If you are getting unemployent benefits beware...

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Looking for work? Unemployed need not apply

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The last thing someone who is unemployed needs to be told is that they shouldn't even apply for the limited number of job openings that are available. But some companies and recruiters are doing just that.

Employment experts say they believe companies are increasingly interested only in applicants who already have a job......

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

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I've been through this myself with a recruiter. He was excited by my resume until he found out that I was laid off. So if you are collecting benefits, be aware that it will be twice as hard to get an interview. Try to do some kind of work in your field to keep your resume active. The unemployment offices should be set up so people can contribute their skills to stay active and keep the moral high.
The money helps, but we really need assistance to get new jobs!

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