I guarantee you that this is the worst job market of the 21st century, and it’s not even close. Is the level of implosion on par with 2008 or 2009? Absolutely not. But trying to actually get hired for a job? Mission impossible. Much, much harder than it has ever been at any point this century. For those currently employed and haven’t had to search for a new job in years it is hard to realize, but once you are thrown into a situation where you need a job, you will get very rudely awakened.