Jim Smith Would Like to Work, but Has Not Looked

question 136

Multiple Choice

Jim Smith would like to work, but has not looked for work in the past four weeks because he does not believe any jobs are available. In the official employment statistics, Jim is classified as:

• A) employed.
• B) unemployed.
• C) out of the labor force.
• D) underemployed.

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Definitions:

Advertised Job Opening

A vacancy that is publicly shared through various media channels to attract potential candidates.

Application Letter

A document submitted to an employer that expresses a candidate's interest in and qualifications for a job opening.

Résumé

A document summarizing an individual's background, skills, and accomplishments, used as part of a job application.

Final Paragraph

The concluding section of a piece of writing that summarizes the main points or presents a final thought.