MORE EMPLOYERS ARE LOWERING HIRING STANDARDS
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Some estimate that over the past year a quarter of America's employers have made significant changes to their hiring standards, such as skipping drug tests or criminal background checks or removing preferences for diplomas. National employers may vary their hiring standards based upon the location involved. Only a quarter of entry-level jobs now ask applicants for three or more years of experience, compared to a higher percentage previously.
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