Macron criticised for telling jobseeker to 'find work by crossing the road'

Emmanuel Macron has told a young unemployed gardener that there are lots of employers seeking staff.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron welcome the public at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on September 15 Source: AAP

French President Emmanuel Macron was facing fresh criticism Sunday after telling an aspiring gardener that he could easily find a job if he would simply start looking in high-demand sectors like restaurants or construction.

In a video doing the rounds on social media, Macron is seen talking with the young man during a public open house at the Elysee Palace on Saturday, part of the country's Heritage Days.

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