Where are all the unemployed?

The ad below was placed on Craigslist a few days ago.   There has not been a single applicant with minimal qualifications to warrant an interview for the position.

When we recently advertised for a maintenance person we quickly received scores of applications of which over a dozen merited follow up.

Perhaps this is an example of what economists have been saying:  The vast proportion of the unemployed are those without college education and applicable skills.

“Position for a person of proven talent and ambition in management of an apartment complex in preparation for future executive position with highly regarded regional chain. Apartment management experience not a factor.   Educational accomplishments, sales and management experience are important.   Salary commensurate with background and potential for advancement.  Good benefits.  Huge opportunity.  Apply by letter and / or resume to [email omitted].”

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