1. Explain an experience that someone you know, including yourself, had with unemployment. Think about the reason for the unemployment, and how long it lasted.

• The following is a list of possible causes for unemployment.Choose the one that most closely fits your experience.
• Be sure to explain.
• Seasonal
• Recession
• A change in technology
• Your company relocated and laid off workers
• Other

1. Did you or your acquaintance take a part-time job or a job for which they were overqualified to ensure they would have an income?
2. Over the last 7 years, the national unemployment rate has dropped steadily. How has that affected you? Please explain.