AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealthcare Hiring: Malaysia is speeding up nurse recruitment and offering permanent appointments, higher allowances, more training and placement flexibility to improve retention. Doctors’ groups say the planned end to contract hiring must also bring better pay and clearer career paths. Research Jobs: Federal funding cuts are putting university research roles under pressure: CU Boulder expects research spending to fall $60.4 million next year, while some grant-funded professors face sharp pay reductions. Seasonal Work: US retailers are expected to add about 450,000 holiday jobs, the weakest seasonal hiring outlook in nearly 20 years. Graduate Vacancies: Indian Railways has opened 3,548 graduate-level posts, with applications due November 6. Local Opportunities: WorkBC’s Courtenay career fair on October 21 will connect job seekers with more than 25 employers. In Namibia, a new Chinese-language job fair brought students and graduates together with about 30 companies. Hiring Access: Job seekers are also raising concerns that AI screening can shut out experienced applicants before they reach an interview.
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