Dr. Ofer Sharone is a sociologist who specializes in employment. Currently, he is Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Sharone has published numerous academic papers and book chapters. His first book, "Flawed System/Flawed Self: Job Searching and Unemployment Experiences," was published in 2013. His second book, "The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed," was published in 2024.