Asked by Dr.Priyanka Verma on May 06, 2024
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A recent college graduate who is looking for her first job would be considered _____.
A) a discouraged worker
B) underemployed
C) overemployed
D) unemployed
E) not in the labor force
Discouraged Worker
An individual who is not actively seeking employment due to the belief that there are no jobs available for them or that they would not qualify for those that are available.
Underemployed
Refers to individuals who are working at jobs that underutilize their skills, education, or availability, often not working at their full potential in the labor market.
Recent College Graduate
An individual who has completed their tertiary education and obtained a degree from a college or university in the near past.
- Detail and segregate the terms for those who are gainfully employed, seeking employment, discouraged from job seeking, and those not counting towards the labor force.
- Recognize the implications of being classified in different employment statuses.
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Cheryl CrosgroveMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A recent college graduate who is looking for her first job and has not yet been employed would be considered unemployed.
Learning Objectives
- Detail and segregate the terms for those who are gainfully employed, seeking employment, discouraged from job seeking, and those not counting towards the labor force.
- Recognize the implications of being classified in different employment statuses.