#579 Why Unemployment Is Low, Except For Overqualified Job Candidates

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#579 Why Unemployment Is Low, Except For Overqualified Job Candidates

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Unemployment rates are low and monthly job reports are high. So why can't highly skilled, highly educated job seekers get hired?
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