full-time job he lost last april working for new york city social services department. >> we'll call you in a moment. >> reporter: after hours of waiting, the moment of truth. >> what steps do you take to ensure the work you've done is done kreblgtly? >> i'm detail oriented. >> reporter: he says this group interview some of the most contact with employers since starting the job search. how many resumes would you say you've sent out? >> a thousand. >> reporter: a thousand? >> oh, easy. >> reporter: because newkirk works part time he doesn't collect unemployment and counting part-time workers changes the jobless picture. >> people focused on the 15 million americans unemployed searching but we have 9 million americans working part-time and want to work full-time. >> reporter: that hope for full-time work is keeping newkirk trying to land a job. he says emotions are a luxury and must focus on getting a job and couldn't hold back tears talking about his younger