By Melysha Acharya, Founder of ReEmployAmerica.com“Unemployed persons will not be considered for the position, no matter the reason for unemployment.”

I know you’ve seen that statement in your job search more than a few times. It’s disheartening, right? I know it is, because I’ve seen it too. And what’s even worse is that this type of language is legal all across the US – except in New Jersey.

So should we all just move to New Jersey, then?

No. You can stay right where you are because I started ReEmployAmerica.com in response to want ads that exclude the unemployed from job opportunities. Here you can job search without boundaries and rest easy knowing that every ad you view is open for anyone to apply – whether you're currently employed, or you’ve been unemployed for one day, or two years!

But, it’s not all fun and games. We do ask that you only apply to positions for which you meet the minimum criteria and that you always include a thoughtful cover letter that shows that you read the ad. We want the hiring managers to receive quality applications – and those little things really matter. Use your application to highlight why you'd be perfect for the job and consider sharing what you've been doing during your unemployment period. 

Until Federal Legislation is passed that bans this type of exclusionary advertising, we invite you to exclusively perform your job search at ReEmployAmerica.com, where we believe that “Unemployed Does Not Mean Unqualified.” It’s always free for job-seekers to post their resume, search and apply for jobs here.

Find out which companies care about the unemployed at ReEmployAmerica.com or follow them on Twitter.