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Worth the wait?

Published: Mar 06, 2009

How long would you wait to speak with a recruiter? What if you could only drop off your resume with them? How long to get someone's business card? For a handshake?

For the more than 3,700 people at Monster.com's latest New York job fair Thursday, 90 minutes was a more than reasonable answer to this question. People are lining up for career fairs in increasing numbers as the nation's unemployment rate continues to climb (as of this morning, 8.1 percent--highest in 25 years!). In times like these, even if you don't score an interview or an offer on the spot, there's reason to find hope in a handshake.  

Job fairs: Long lines and a ray of hope [CNNMoney.com]


--Posted by Steven Schiff, Vault News & Commentary

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