Alyssa lost her job six years ago because of a recession. She continues to seek new employment and many people have returned to that industry as the economy has recovered, but because of her extended bout of unemployment, her workplace skills have deteriorated and she is unable to secure a job or even get interviews. In her current situation, Alyssa is best described as:

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Alyssa is structurally unemployed because her skills have become outdated or irrelevant due to her long-term unemployment, making it difficult for her to find a job even though the economy has recovered.

Alyssa Lost Her Job Six Years Ago Because of a Recession