When there are more than six unemployed people for every job opening, one thing is sure: the odds are better than good that you won't be the first picked for any particular job.

They cross a hiring manager's desk every day: resumes containing the same common mistakes. Spelling errors, for instance, are ubiquitous.

Question: A young man employed with our company has admitted to having a drinking problem. Although "Robbie" performs his duties well and gets along with everyone, he has a lot of absences.