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Do you think any employers would give an average person a change if they were out of work for a few years?

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    justthinking763 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by justthinking763 1 Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:29PM

    We have done it before and it actually work out a couple of times.

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8 Answers to "Do you think any employers would give an average person a change if they were out of work for a few years?"

  1. gooseyloo - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by gooseyloo Mar 14th, 2013 at 6:16PM

    Absolutely. I think FAR more of it hinges on your work history prior to the period of unemployment.

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  2. 1littlerose - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by 1littlerose Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:33PM

    Yes give it a try as long as you were a good worker during those times.

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  3. catchthisdrift - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by catchthisdrift Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:32PM

    Do you mean a chance? Absolutely. If the employer believes you have the skills or knowledge or talent to fulfill a need, then it would be bad business to not hire you. The time element would be more important in jobs / industries that change quickly or have changed a lot the past few years.

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  4. Messyah - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by Messyah Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:32PM

    Most won't, some would; I definitely will

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  5. whowasthatmaskedman - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by whowasthatmaskedman Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:31PM

    During tough times. (and we are in them) most employers will make conservative hiring decisions. Why take a chance on someone when several A grade applicants are available. But a few yill go with their gut and give you a go,

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  6. BloodyMary82 - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by BloodyMary82 Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:31PM

    Not likely, unless they had an incredible heroic story of overcoming hardship during that period.

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  7. 330GTC - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by 330GTC Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:29PM

    that depends on the person

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