Question

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts underemployed persons as those who are currently working: a. in a field that doesn’t add a lot to overall GDP. b. in a job for which they are overqualified for. c. less than they would like to be. d. less hours than their employer requires full-time workers to work.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": in a job for which they are overqualified for.

Explanation:

Underemployment is the state in which individuals are employed but in positions that do not match their skills and knowledge, typically, in jobs where they do not use their academic background and expertise due to the simplicity of the job. Underemployment happens when people look for a job suitable with their capabilities but hey cannot find, Then, they secure any job position available to generate an income.