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Americans’ Outlook on the Future Isn’t So Perky
A new Wall Street Journal -NORC poll paints a dim picture of Americans' faith in upward mobility. Just 25% of respondents believe they have a decent shot at improving their standard of living—a record low since the survey began in 1987. More than three-quarters of those who responded to... Go to Source Author: Jenn Gidman with Newser.AI
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Young Chinese People Are Paying for Pretend Jobs
Nobody wants to work for free, let alone pay for the privilege. But, in China, where unemployment is a massive problem for young people, more and more are waking up, getting dressed, commuting, and clocking into "pretend-to-work offices" where they can convince themselves—or others—that they're gainfully employed. The... Go to Source Author: Tim Karan
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Job Hunts Are Taking Longer
As job openings dry up and companies pull back on hiring, unemployed Americans are facing the longest waits for work in years. New federal data show that more than 1.8 million people have been out of work for at least 27 weeks, the longest period outside the coronavirus pandemic... Go to Source Author: Bob Cronin with Newser.AI
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Gen Z Job-Seekers Have Big New Problem: AI
Recent college graduates hoping to snag an entry-level corporate job are running into a new, digital hurdle: artificial intelligence. According to the career platform Handshake, job postings for entry-level white-collar positions—long seen as the first step for new grads—have fallen by 15%, reports CBS News . Meanwhile, competition is... Go to Source Author: John Johnson with Newser.AI
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College Grads Find the Current Job Market ‘Stings’
While completing a master's degree in data analysis, Palwasha Zahid moved from Dallas to a town near Silicon Valley. Zahid, 25, completed her studies in December, but so far she hasn't found a job in the industry that surrounds her. "It stings a little bit," she said. "I never imagined... Go to Source Author:
