I’ve read that too and it’s an asinine policy. You can be out the door before you know what hits you and finding a new job may be extremely difficult. So those 3 or 4 weeks you were in transition blackballs you? Ridiculous.
That forces people to take desperation jobs. Then of course that raises red flags on the resume, especially if it’s not in your field and you’ve been there a short time and are jumping ship. You also screw that employer when you ditch them after two months for the one you really wanted. Talk about a catch-22.
If the business wants them positions filled then it best compromise a bit. They must not want them filled that bad if their aren’t willing to hire a qualified person due to a technicality.
Hiring and firing are expensive propositions these days. Even before all the new requirements from the government kick-in...like 0bamacare. What improves the chances for an potential employee to get hired off of the unemployment rolls?
First show me some guts. What do I mean by that? Apply anyway, send the resume anyway.
Second, give me a darn good cover letter. Unemployed? What are you doing in the meantime to keep up with the industry and maintain your credentials? It is not the employer's responsibility, it is your career choice...your responsibility.
Third, it is a matter of how you are marketing yourself and skills. You already have proven work experience. Demonstrate how you are 'working' your unemployment time.
If you want to exchange your skills for my prosperity, then show me the value in hiring you.