Top Law Schools Change The Dates Of Their Virtual Interview Programs
Yale and Stanford are moving their virtual recruiting programs to June to lighten their students' workload and increase their chances of finding employment.
By moving OCI earlier, the schools hope to minimize the impact of the 2L job search on students' 1L summer job. [ more ]
Why few Ukrainian refugees in Germany work for a living DW 02/22/2024
Germany has taken in over a million Ukrainian refugees, but only 214,000 were working by the end of 2023 due to financial assistance.
Ukrainian refugees in Germany receive welfare payments, including 'Burgergeld,' leading to concerns that the support may discourage them from seeking employment. [ more ]
Thorncliffe Park residents are educated, but earning low incomes. Could new legislation help? | CBC News
Newcomers to Canada face significant barriers in finding employment in their trained fields due to Canadian experience requirements.
Statistics Canada has identified a trend of over-education among newcomers, where they have higher education degrees but end up working low or medium-skilled jobs. [ more ]
INTERVIEW: How foreign jobseekers in Germany can maximise their chances in 2024
Germany's labor market is experiencing a shortage of workers, with thousands of job vacancies remaining open for an average of 120 days.
The shortage of workers has led to a shift in power from employers to employees, with the employees having more bargaining power in negotiations. [ more ]
Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment
AI could boost employment, with 47.2% of businesses surveyed saying there won't be a change in staff numbers and 34.1% saying AI would allow them to recruit more.
40% of businesses have already used AI and 15% plan to use it in the future, with 68% reporting an increase in output volume through AI usage. [ more ]
Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment
New research shows that AI could actually boost employment rather than lead to job redundancies.
81.3% of businesses surveyed do not think AI will result in staff reductions, with 34.1% believing that AI will allow them to recruit more employees. [ more ]
California rethinking college degree rule for government jobs
California cities and the state government are changing job descriptions to remove education requirements or provide alternative ways for candidates to gain necessary skills.
Studies show that these changes can benefit both workers and employers. [ more ]
INTERVIEW: How foreign jobseekers in Germany can maximise their chances in 2024
Germany's labor market is experiencing a shortage of workers, with thousands of job vacancies remaining open for an average of 120 days.
The shortage of workers has led to a shift in power from employers to employees, with the employees having more bargaining power in negotiations. [ more ]
International students have mixed feelings about visa cap, say system needs review | CBC News
Canada is capping the number of study permits for international undergraduate students over the next two years.
International students face challenges securing housing and finding part-time jobs, all while paying higher tuition rates than domestic students. [ more ]
University of California board delays vote over hiring immigrant students without legal status
The University of California's governing board delayed a decision on whether to allow immigrant students without legal status to apply for jobs on its campuses.
University of California President Michael Drake warned that implementing such a plan would carry significant risk for the institution and students, including possible criminal prosecution. [ more ]
I'm an employment expert, here are 5 signs you're about to get fired
Employment expert shares four warning signs of potential firing: boss communicating via email, increase in workload, other managers being CC-ed on emails, and changes in position or responsibilities.
To stay ahead, keep resume updated, maintain relationships with contacts and recruiters, and communicate concerns in writing with managers. [ more ]
There are many reasons disabled people can't just work from home: Cutting benefits won't fix the wider problems
Disabled people may have to look for work from home or face cuts to their benefits under the UK government's economic plan.
There is a significant employment gap between disabled and non-disabled people, and requiring disabled people to work from home may not address the underlying barriers to employment. [ more ]
Why are California pay raises now bigger in the south?
Southern California wages rose at a 5% annual rate in 2023 Q4, the No. 2 hike among 15 markets.
The north-south gap in pay raises in California has shifted, with Southern California now experiencing higher wage increases than the Bay Area. [ more ]
The federal government added 11,000 jobs in January, in line with recent trends under the Biden administration.
Federal employment reached its highest level in at least 20 years, with the most non-census hiring in any 12-month period over the same time period. [ more ]
Las Vegas shooting: Suspect identified as troubled academic DW 12/08/2023
The gunman in the UNLV shooting was identified as Anthony James Polito, a financially struggling academic who had applied for jobs at various educational institutions in Nevada but was denied employment each time.
Polito had sent 22 letters to university personnel across the country, which were intercepted before delivery. A suspicious white powdery substance was found in at least one of the letters. [ more ]
Reining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically and economically
Concerns about generative AI technologies include the spread of disinformation, loss of employment, loss of control over creative works, and fears of AI becoming so powerful it causes human extinction.
Some governments are responding to calls for regulating AI, while others are taking a laissez-faire approach. [ more ]
NYC's Secret Korean Crab Delivery Is Opening a Restaurant
Rice Thief, a popular Korean crab delivery service, is opening a full-service restaurant in Long Island City.
Devoción coffee shop has opened a new location in the South Bronx to provide job experience and mentorship to young people in the community. [ more ]
INTERVIEW: How foreign jobseekers in Germany can maximise their chances in 2024
Germany's labor market is experiencing a shortage of workers, with thousands of job vacancies remaining open for an average of 120 days.
The shortage of workers has led to a shift in power from employers to employees, with the employees having more bargaining power in negotiations. [ more ]