Virginia sought workers but found them in slaves.
You report that "businesses are openly seeking workers who are sexy, sleek or simply good-looking".
At a government-run employment center in downtown Guangzhou, employers seeking workers outnumbered job-hunters Thursday afternoon.
Many of the job ads posted by his firm seek workers who are "currently employed or only recently unemployed".
Businesses bounced back, but the housing stock and the area's population did not, leaving employers seeking workers.
Outside, Liang Huoqiao, a 22-year-old plastics worker, joined a small group of men and women studying a 40-foot-wide list of companies seeking workers.
Ms. Roberts pointed out listings on the Education Department's Web site seeking workers to fill jobs from which workers would be laid off.
Even now, as the unemployment rate soars, some industries — like hospitals and manufacturers — are desperately seeking workers who possess the specific technical skills they require.
Official figures show the UK jobs market is buoyant and that most sectors are seeking workers, though skills shortages have meant that many job vacancies go unfilled.
Mr. Walsh, who was impressed with the center and its director, Henrietta Lyle, said he wanted an organized way for businesses to come in and seek workers.
