unemployment

Depending on who’s asking, when they’re asking and what they’re asking, New York City’s job losses have fallen particularly hard on different demographic groups in the city.

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As jobs continue to vanish, job hunters in New York City need someone to give them hope and practical advice. For many, Khalil Rashid is that person.

In a government office building on Fulton Street at the Labor Services Resource Room, it is the responsibility of Mr. Rashid and the other labor services representatives to help people find jobs — no easy task as unemployment rises.

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The lines were a lot longer than usual outside the latest job fair held by Women For Hire. There was another big difference: this time, men were among the crowd.

With unemployment in the city at its highest levels in 16 years, the decade-old non-profit group allowed men to attend a Women For Hire job fair. “I’m thankful that they let us come here,” said Edwin Burgos, one of the many job seekers who lined up on Seventh Avenue on a recent cold February day.

Age: 22
Neighborhood: Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Occupation: Unemployed mechanic/trade worker
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party

“He’s singing a story and it sounds very nice, you know, I’m just kind of hoping he’ll follow through.”

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