There are many benefits to hiring a candidate that is unemployed. The candidate will be eager to work, and will be able to start the new position right away, which can make for an easy transition. Another benefit is they may have used this time to get extra training, certifications, and learn new skills that will be helpful to their employer.
To read more about the benefits of hiring an unemployed candidate read this article, featuring quotes from our very own Leto Papadopoulos, director of Training and Development at King & Bishop: http://blog.linkup.com/2014/01/29/benefits-to-hiring-an-unemployed-candidate/#sthash.FBvCuOLY.FzT5hUZt.dpbs