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Reading family told return to Ghana after visa issue

Migrant workers in the UK face significant uncertainty due to visa issues and job sponsorship failures, impacting their lives profoundly.

Immigrants and recruiters get together at Berlin job fair DW 11/25/2024

Latifa highlights the challenges faced by skilled immigrants in finding work in Germany despite their qualifications and efforts to adapt.
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It's a tough time to be a tech graduate - AI and layoffs have made it a competitive job market

Tech graduates face a competitive job market due to AI, offshoring, and layoffs, complicating their job search and training opportunities.

Ageism at work

Age bias may influence job prospects for experienced workers, as illustrated by Kevin Berman's extensive yet challenging job search.

If You Changed Careers Later In Life, Tell Us What Life Is Like Now

The job market is challenging, with applicants needing to submit many applications to receive few responses.

Gen Zers are being branded as unemployable. Here's what they can learn from the top 1% of applicants

Gen Z faces significant hiring challenges, with many employers deeming them as unsatisfactory candidates due to perceived skill deficiencies.

It's a tough time to be a tech graduate - AI and layoffs have made it a competitive job market

Tech graduates face a competitive job market due to AI, offshoring, and layoffs, complicating their job search and training opportunities.

Ageism at work

Age bias may influence job prospects for experienced workers, as illustrated by Kevin Berman's extensive yet challenging job search.

If You Changed Careers Later In Life, Tell Us What Life Is Like Now

The job market is challenging, with applicants needing to submit many applications to receive few responses.

Gen Zers are being branded as unemployable. Here's what they can learn from the top 1% of applicants

Gen Z faces significant hiring challenges, with many employers deeming them as unsatisfactory candidates due to perceived skill deficiencies.
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Professional Life After Psychosis

Shame and uncertainty are common after job loss due to mental illness, but recovery can lead to discovering new strengths and opportunities.

Gavin Grimm won a landmark victory for US trans youth. He now struggles to survive

Grimm's legal victory did not prevent ongoing discrimination and challenges for transgender individuals.
Community and friendship provide essential support for marginalized youth.

This disabled woman built a career. A federal program that helped now penalizes her

Tabi Haly's success as a software engineer is jeopardized by a potential loss of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid benefits.
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An au pair for wealthy families shares the highs and lows of the unpredictable job

Angel Hutchinson shares her experiences as an au pair, highlighting challenges, perks, and the cultural exchange aspect of the role.

Mom Underestimated How Much She'd Have To Neglect Her Kid To Do Her New Work-From-Home Job - 'I'm Gonna Have Go Back To Being A Server'

Working from home is not as easy as it seems; it involves significant responsibilities and challenges. A firsthand experience reveals this misconception.

An au pair for wealthy families shares the highs and lows of the unpredictable job

Angel Hutchinson shares her experiences as an au pair, highlighting challenges, perks, and the cultural exchange aspect of the role.

Mom Underestimated How Much She'd Have To Neglect Her Kid To Do Her New Work-From-Home Job - 'I'm Gonna Have Go Back To Being A Server'

Working from home is not as easy as it seems; it involves significant responsibilities and challenges. A firsthand experience reveals this misconception.
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Nonprofit workers fill holes in the social safety net, but millions are financially insecure themselves

Many nonprofit workers in the U.S. live just above the poverty line and struggle with financial insecurity.
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A Gen Xer with an MBA can't get a job despite over 1,500 job applications. He said his degrees have been useless.

Marcial Quinones struggled to find stable employment despite holding an MBA and applying to over 1,500 jobs. AI and lack of experience hinder his search.

A Gen Xer has applied to over 200 job positions since starting her job search in February. She's surprised at how long it's taking to land work.

Devon faces a challenging job market, having applied to over 200 jobs without success, highlighting broader employment issues.

A Gen Xer with an MBA can't get a job despite over 1,500 job applications. He said his degrees have been useless.

Marcial Quinones struggled to find stable employment despite holding an MBA and applying to over 1,500 jobs. AI and lack of experience hinder his search.

A Gen Xer has applied to over 200 job positions since starting her job search in February. She's surprised at how long it's taking to land work.

Devon faces a challenging job market, having applied to over 200 jobs without success, highlighting broader employment issues.
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The Playbook: A potentially costly mistake hiring managers are making - The Business Journals

Hiring managers' negative perceptions of Gen Z workers may lead to costly misjudgments in hiring future employees.

15 Companies Hiring For Remote Jobs That Pay $100,000+ In 2024

Searches for 'remote work' have spiked by 217% in the past five years, showing increased interest in this work model.
Desire for flexible working, like remote work, is a top reason for job switches, even ahead of health insurance and career progression opportunities.

San Jose has 4th highest homeless population in U.S. - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose ranks fourth in the U.S. for homeless people per capita with housing affordability and lack of coordination being significant issues.

Student protesters face scrutiny on the job search

Nearly 30% of pro-Palestinian student protesters faced job offer rescindment, yet 55% believe activism positively impacted job search.
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