MGDJ's Posts - TBD2024-03-28T16:04:14ZMGDJhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/MauriceGDionJrhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3736059759?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://teebeedee.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2zfzzq8rxjgyz&xn_auth=no10 years experiencetag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-02-19:1991841:BlogPost:14824112013-02-19T23:09:29.000ZMGDJhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/MauriceGDionJr
<p>The job market has an emerging problem, which could get worse if the economy doesn't improve. Employers are increasingly adding more and more experience requirements to their job descriptions. Entry level jobs are now up to 2-3 years of "relevant" experience. Many blogs and recruiters confirm this in their articles and personel experience. …</p>
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<p>The job market has an emerging problem, which could get worse if the economy doesn't improve. Employers are increasingly adding more and more experience requirements to their job descriptions. Entry level jobs are now up to 2-3 years of "relevant" experience. Many blogs and recruiters confirm this in their articles and personel experience. </p>
<p><a href="http://blog.simplyhired.com/2012/08/entry-level-jobs-are-no-longer-entry-level.html">http://blog.simplyhired.com/2012/08/entry-level-jobs-are-no-longer-entry-level.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://rachelebean.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/perfect-entry-level-job-for-graduates-must-have-3-years-management-experience-fluency-in-english-mandarin-german-and-italian-required/">http://rachelebean.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/perfect-entry-level-job-for-graduates-must-have-3-years-management-experience-fluency-in-english-mandarin-german-and-italian-required/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.city-data.com/forum/work-employment/1510321-you-need-degree-2-5-years.html">http://www.city-data.com/forum/work-employment/1510321-you-need-degree-2-5-years.html</a></p>
<p>There are a number of reasons for this. The most glaring that I can see is that the job market is a lot worse than the folks at the Federal Bureau of Employment would have you think. Incomes are going down because highly experienced proffessionals are having to accept jobs way below their level. Companies see this as an opportunity and add experience to attract overqualified applicants. These professionals are willing to take reduced level salaries just to stay on top of their bills and not go bankrupt. As many as 50% of America is now considered underemployed.</p>
<p>I see this affecting college graduates in the future. When companies start barring college graduates from their workforce, new ideas and modern business management methodologies do not get implemented. Some of it is fear of change in senior management that does not want their old methods of managing their business to be supplanted by modern methods.</p>
<p>In the end, job skills can be learned rather quickly by someone that develops their analytical skills through formal education. While it is true that some great leaders have limited educational backgrounds, the reverse is true as well. There are many educated people that can do a better job than someone who has many years experience using old ways of doing things.</p>
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<p> </p>Unemployment problemtag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-02-11:1991841:BlogPost:14753052013-02-11T22:49:14.000ZMGDJhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/MauriceGDionJr
<p>There was a study completed within the last 2 years about the unemployed. There is a deficit of 10.2 million jobs since 2007. Several employer related factors contribute to the inability of unemployed workers to find jobs. One reason is that some employers refuse to hire unemployed people. In fact, the study produced a figure of 82% of employers who discriminate against the unemployed. A second factor is background checks. …</p>
<p>There was a study completed within the last 2 years about the unemployed. There is a deficit of 10.2 million jobs since 2007. Several employer related factors contribute to the inability of unemployed workers to find jobs. One reason is that some employers refuse to hire unemployed people. In fact, the study produced a figure of 82% of employers who discriminate against the unemployed. A second factor is background checks. <a href="http://www.nelp.org/page/-/UI/2011/Owens_Testimony_Barriers_Unemployed_12-2011.pdf?nocdn=1">http://www.nelp.org/page/-/UI/2011/Owens_Testimony_Barriers_Unemployed_12-2011.pdf?nocdn=1</a> It is reported that background checks are only 90% accurate in their findings. <a href="http://www.nelp.org/index.php/content/content_issues/category/criminal_records_and_employment/">http://www.nelp.org/index.php/content/content_issues/category/criminal_records_and_employment/</a> Potentially, millions of Americans are losing jobs due to inaccurate background checks. Credit checks rule out a vast number of people as well.</p>
<p>Instead of looking for ways to get people hired, maybe we need to look at hiring practices of American businesses and decide whether they are fair. We raise flags every time there is discrimination based on race or age, but where are the flags for companies that won't hire unemployed workers or those with bad credit checks. The NELP is currently fighting this type of discrimination, but there obviously needs to be more done. It is evident in the 82% of employers that won't hire the unemployed and the unwillingness to hire people with a bad credit history or minor infractions on their background checks.</p>
<p>I don't believe in Federal regulations to correct this injustice or support some of the Federal programs to raise minimum wage and provide training, but I would encourage those job seekers who are in these classes to make their voice heard. Write your congressman. We are not going to solve the high unemployment rates by focusing only on potential hires. </p>
<p> </p>Underemploymenttag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-02-02:1991841:BlogPost:14668972013-02-02T17:22:26.000ZMGDJhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/MauriceGDionJr
<p>If you pay attention to the major news outlets, you would think the economy is getting better (<a href="http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/01/unemployment-ticks-up-to-7-9-but-signs-of-strong-recovery/">http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/01/unemployment-ticks-up-to-7-9-but-signs-of-strong-recovery/</a>). Most of the news organizations ignore the net job losses, workforce participation rates and most of all, the level of underemployment in the United States. There are strong indicators that things are…</p>
<p>If you pay attention to the major news outlets, you would think the economy is getting better (<a href="http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/01/unemployment-ticks-up-to-7-9-but-signs-of-strong-recovery/">http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/01/unemployment-ticks-up-to-7-9-but-signs-of-strong-recovery/</a>). Most of the news organizations ignore the net job losses, workforce participation rates and most of all, the level of underemployment in the United States. There are strong indicators that things are getting much worse in America on the financial front if you look at some statistics.</p>
<p>Underemployment is a real problem. A recent study found that about half of the workforce is underemployed (<a title="http://centerforcollegeaffordability.org/research/studies/underemployment-of-college-graduates" href="http://centerforcollegeaffordability.org/research/studies/underemployment-of-college-graduates">http://centerforcollegeaffordability.org/research/studies/underemployment-of-college-graduates</a>). One of the main contributors to the study was my student advisor, Richard Vedder at Ohio University. 15% of New York City cab drivers have their undergraduate degree. 60% of the new jobs have been created in the $7-$14 an hour range (<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1151881-2013-market-outlook-optimism-must-be-grounded-in-realism?source=google_news">http://seekingalpha.com/article/1151881-2013-market-outlook-optimism-must-be-grounded-in-realism?source=google_news</a>). Personal income is down 8% since 2007 on an inflation adjusted basis (<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1151881-2013-market-outlook-optimism-must-be-grounded-in-realism?source=google_news">http://seekingalpha.com/article/1151881-2013-market-outlook-optimism-must-be-grounded-in-realism?source=google_news</a>). Personal debt is at an alltime high and savings rates are going down (<a href="http://oneinabillionblog.com/2012/08/13/2-personal-finances-the-second-cornerstone/">http://oneinabillionblog.com/2012/08/13/2-personal-finances-the-second-cornerstone/</a>).</p>
<p>You can pick out a few statistics that show some slight improvement, but all signs point to disaster on the horizon. I don't have all the answers, but a change is needed. As I see it, first of all, Government investment in jobs that make sense needs to take place. It seems that manufacturing and pro-union jobs are all jobs that are supported at the Government level. Regulations need to be lifted for companies where they discourage job growth. This leads to the workforce participation and underemployment problem. We are more concerned with resticting business in America than working with them to see how they can create more jobs. Personal income, debt and savings are in part a matter of responsibility. I don't know how we get back to personal responsibility as a measure of success in this life, but one step is to not see those who abuse their consumer rights, going into debt without saving money as victims. Again, this is the way I see it and have no clue if we can reverse the trends. I personally do not start cheering (news outlets) every time there is modest uptick in one section of our economy. I think its time we start really seeing the big picture.</p>Gun Controltag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-01-17:1991841:BlogPost:14505502013-01-17T21:50:05.000ZMGDJhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/MauriceGDionJr
<p>In the recent debate about gun control, I am leaning in the direction of the President. Although pretty conservative economically and socially for the most part, I have no problem with some forms of gun control. The right to own a handgun and a hunting rifle are rights that I can accept as part of a true democracy. Owning assault weapons is another story. The conservative right seems to be countering gun control legislation with a lot of ideological arguments rather than practical…</p>
<p>In the recent debate about gun control, I am leaning in the direction of the President. Although pretty conservative economically and socially for the most part, I have no problem with some forms of gun control. The right to own a handgun and a hunting rifle are rights that I can accept as part of a true democracy. Owning assault weapons is another story. The conservative right seems to be countering gun control legislation with a lot of ideological arguments rather than practical arguments. Practically, outlawing assault weapons hurts no one. Gun manufacturers will still be able to make handguns and hunting rifles. The very few of us that own assault weapons might be hurt hobby-wise, but not economically.</p>
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<p>The right to bear arms is not an absolute right, but a right that can have restrictions. Just like the right to free speech or the right of association. Cars are weapons, but much care has been taken in restricting people to speed limits and instituting mandatory safety features. If anyone has a practical, rather than ideological argument to the current gun control legislation, I would like to hear from you.</p>
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<p>There is some hypocracy in President Obama's calling out of the Republicans who oppose gun legislation just to get votes from the NRA crowd. Just a month ago, President Obama opposed right to work legislation in Detroit due to his support from the Unions.</p>
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