I didn't write it, but I read it and think it's a big problem....

Here is why there are so many unemployed people in this city.

My business has a NOW HIRING sign up. We had about 40 applications turned in (for 2 or 3 spots mind you). We INSTANTLY put all the applications that had not been filed out correctly (for example, putting USA as the county, or spelling your town wrong)in a DO NOT HIRE pile. This left 4 hire-able applications.

One of the remaining applications had under "reasons for gaps in employment" - I did not feel compelled enough to be employed.

This one was also filed under DO NOT HIRE.

That left THREE applications out of FOURTY! We hadn't even gotten to the interview process yet!

Note to the unemployed: If you want a job, FILL OUT THE APPLICATION PROPERLY!