Underemployment is not uncommon among new college graduates, and it is often attributed to their lack of experience.  However, periods of underemployment are lasting longer, the jobs new graduates must take are of lower quality, and it is becoming more difficult for young people to gain a foothold on a career.

Underemployment affects mid-career professionals who have been laid off and struggle for months and sometimes years to find work that is appropriate to their skill and experience level.

Even veterans experience underemployment, in spite of having hiring preferences with some employers.

Older workers, especially those with many years of experience at one employer, have even greater challenges getting back into the job market.

“Faking Normal”:  Why there isn’t more conversation about our broken job market.