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Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Australia's Jobs Data Contains Seeds Of Looming Weakness
SYDNEY—Australia's unemployment rate remained around its lowest levels in half a century in May, but the latest data contained some hints that the job market could slow in the coming months. Unemployment remained steady at 4.1% in May, but the economy shed 2,500 jobs, well short of the 20,000 increase expected by economists.
ABC News
2 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
Unemployment rate stays steady at 4.1 per cent in May, as employment dips
Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady in May, despite a dip in employment. The unemployment rate came in at 4.1 per cent last month, in seasonally adjusted terms. Employment decreased by about 2,000 people in May, coming off an unexpectedly strong jobs surge in April.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Steal This ChatGPT Prompt To Make $10,000/Month From Your Resume
If your resume is not being picked up by employers, repurpose it into a business asset Your resume is being wasted on job boards, and you know it. You keep sending out job applications. You follow all the rules. You target specific employers. You keep tweaking and tailoring your resume to ensure it hits all the keywords so that their ATS system scans it and you're in the interview pile. You wait for ages for interview invites. Still nothing. Days, even weeks, refining and fine-tuning this precious one- to two-page document. But you're still not getting anywhere with your job applications. You're nowhere closer to landing a dream job than you were a few months ago when you started job hunting. Have you wasted your time? Was all that effort on your resume in vain? It depends on what you do now with it. Most people use resumes only for applying for jobs. After all, that is their main purpose, right? But did you know that you can turn your resume into something far more valuable that makes you money and rebuilds your career even if you never landed a job again? Resumes are valuable because in just a couple pages at most, you're able to share the highlights of the value of your years of experience, the skills you've learned, the certifications you own, and essentially, your elevator pitch in your professional summary section. Hopefully, if designed correctly, you've highlighted your quantifiable metrics, what you designed, executed, delivered, spearheaded or achieved. This positions your resume as an invaluable sales pitch for your own freelance business venture (you're essentially hiring yourself). And it's even better when done with AI. Using your resume for the sole purpose of attracting job leads means that you're missing out on its enormous potential for generating inbound revenue through client contracts, partnerships, and freelance and gig work. Instead of making your resume a relic of the past, use it to demonstrate your credibility and provide proof of value. Your resume, as it is, or the details extracted from it, can demonstrate to potential clients and partners: Here is the prompt: You are a copywriter and your job is to help professionals turn their resumes into persuasive client pitches for freelance contract work and partnerships. Based on my attached resume, create a short freelance bio and a LinkedIn About section that: Some examples of use cases and applications for the results of this prompt include: You can take this a step further and ask ChatGPT to help you create multiple business assets using your resume as the base for information, for example: In fact, when I was laid off from my job as a project manager in March 2023, I had no other choice but to turn my resume into a business asset. In fact, I'd applied for jobs for almost six months, and still no offer. I was doing everything right. I even made it to the third and final interview stages. But I had less years of experience than the next person. So, instead of letting my resume rot and go to waste, I reinvented myself and transitioned from an employee mindset to a full-time entrepreneur. This mindset shift enabled me to pivot into a six-figure income annually, where I've made $10,000 , and even $40,000+ on some some months. So, the next time you're tempted to discard your efforts on reworking your resume as a waste of time because employers won't hire you…think again. Your resume holds significant value beyond a traditional job. It's time to view it as a business growth tool. You can adapt your resume to land freelance clients, even if you have no experience as a freelancer What if I don't have experience as a freelancer? You can still use your resume to land freelance clients. Leverage your employment experience for credibility and speak to the outcomes you delivered. How do I make money from ChatGPT? ChatGPT can be used to make money by generating passive income, like the passive income ideas and ChatGPT prompts listed here.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Resume tips for grads entering the work force
Ottawa Watch We want to show you everything you need to have the best resume to get the jobs you want.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE jobseekers left empty-handed after working on visit visas, offer letters
Jobseekers arriving in the UAE are being warned not to begin working while still on visit visas, even if they've received job offers. The caution comes amid cases of jobseekers starting work based on offer letters, lured by the promise of a permanent employment visa, only to be later left in legal and financial limbo. With no formal contracts and permanent jobs, they are leaving the country empty-handed. Experts have said that it is unlawful to have an employee to work on a visit visa. 'It's illegal to hire or allow anyone to work on a visit visa,' said Dina Subhi Al Obaidi, a UAE-based recruiter and founder of Chronicle L.L.C FZ. 'Employers must obtain labour approval and issue valid work permits before an employee begins any job duties.' According to Al Obaidi, many job seekers, particularly those on visit visas or new to the UAE, often lack clarity on hiring processes. 'Candidates are sometimes left unsupported or misled. Awareness is key to protection,' she said. 40 days of work, then no employment Akram (name changed), a sales executive, received a job offer from a lighting and home decor company in Abu Dhabi. The employer told him to return to India as his visa was expiring and re-enter the UAE on a new visit visa to start the employment visa process. Akram spent over Dh2,500, flew home, and returned to the UAE on April 22. He started work the next day and worked for about 40 days while waiting for his employment visa. The company assured him the process would be complete by early June. On June 2, Akram was told they would not continue with his hiring. With his visit visa nearing expiry, he may have to return home without a job. Leaves UAE after 55 days Yasir, 29, a marketing graduate, found a job at an event management firm through a job portal. He received an offer letter and was told the visa application was in process. He joined in January and worked for nearly two months. Each time he asked about the visa, he was told it was pending. In early March, the company cited budget constraints and dropped the hiring plan. Yasir was given no official termination and received half of the promised pay. With his visit visa nearly expired and no legal status, Yasir had to leave the country on March 6. What does the law say? UAE labour and immigration laws prohibit working on a visit visa. Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 and Federal Decree Law No. 29 of 2021 require a valid work permit and residency visa before starting work. Hiring someone without these documents is illegal. Under Article 60(1)(a) of Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2024, employers can face fines from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million for violations. Red flags Al Obaidi said that the common red flags include being asked to pay for a job or visa, starting work before a legal employment visa is issued, receiving only verbal offers, and changes in job terms mid-process. 'These are unacceptable and unethical practices,' Dina added. She highlighted the employer's role in upholding both legal and moral standards. 'Ethical hiring includes issuing a formal offer letter, completing the visa process before onboarding, and being transparent about salary and responsibilities,' she said. 'We must support candidates who are new but show potential.' Al Obaidi said that the right process is to issue a formal offer, begin the visa application, and only allow work once the visa is stamped. 'Taking shortcuts risks legal and reputational damage.' Beyond legality, unethical hiring impacts mental and emotional well-being. 'Behind every CV is a person who may have left home in search of a future,' said Al Obaidi. 'False promises can lead to anxiety, debt, and isolation. But when done right, hiring instills hope, confidence, and a sense of belonging.' Emotional toll of false job promises Dr Amir Javaid, consultant psychiatrist at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, said that false job promises can cause emotional instability, anger, and irritability, especially when individuals are in a foreign country with limited support. 'This is due to betrayal, insecurity, and the shattering of their hopes and dreams,' he said. He explained that such experiences could lead to long-term psychological consequences, including 'depression, anxiety, low confidence, and post-traumatic stress disorder.' In some cases, people may require psychiatric treatment to cope with the emotional aftermath. Dr Javaid urged job seekers to look out for signs of trauma, such as mood changes, irritability, sleep disturbance, social withdrawal, and lack of motivation after such experiences. From an employer's perspective, Dr Javaid stressed the importance of responsibility and transparency. 'Companies must avoid false promises, offer notice, provide alternative roles, and ensure employees' psychological safety through empathetic communication and support from occupational health teams.'
