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UK Job Vacancies Drop Below 700,000 Even as Unemployment Falls to 4.7%

UK vacancies fell by 21,000 to 691,000, the first total below 700,000 since 2021, while unemployment fell to 4.7%. See what it means for UK job seekers.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Many of Volkswagen's 660,000 Workers Could Face a Pay Freeze Until 2030, Works Council Says

IG Metall says Volkswagen told HR chiefs worldwide to plan no pay rises until 2030 for about 660,000 staff. VW won't comment on speculation. What to know.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Singapore's Lower-Wage Workers Could Get 6% to 8% Pay Rises, the Highest Since 2021

Singapore workers earning up to $2,800 a month could get 6% to 8% raises under the 2026/2027 guidelines, with dollar floors of $120 to $170. See your tier.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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NAB Staff Face Up to 2,500 Role Cuts in FY27, About 6% of the Workforce

NAB plans to cut up to 2,500 roles, about 6% of staff, in FY27, including up to 1,500 before the end of 2026. See what affected bank workers are owed by law.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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UAE Hiring Bounces Back 4% in Q3 2026 After What Cooper Fitch's CEO Calls the Biggest Fall in Six Years

UAE hiring rose 4% in Q3 2026 after a 4% fall in Q2, Cooper Fitch data shows. See which sectors are hiring, what pay looks like and how one recruiter works.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Heathrow Expects Third Runway to Support at Least 50,000 Local Jobs by 2055, Plus New Skills Programmes

Heathrow expects a third runway to support at least 50,000 local jobs by 2055. See the apprenticeships, work experience and careers event planned for locals.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Haas Automation Wants 1,000+ Workers for Its New Henderson, Nevada Machine Plant

Haas Automation is looking to hire more than 1,000 workers in Henderson, Nevada, with starting pay around $23 an hour. See the roles, pay and how to apply.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Kenyan Graduates of 2020 or Later Have Until November 9 to Apply for 6,000 Paid Housing Internships

Kenya's PSC lists 6,000 paid Affordable Housing internships, 475 in architecture and 30 in interior design, for 2020-or-later graduates. Apply by November 9.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Saudi Health Workers Get 4,291 New Openings Across 20 Health Clusters

Health Holding announced 4,291 jobs for Saudi health practitioners across 20 clusters. See who can apply, the 15 days to apply and how to choose one portal.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Should You Take a Project That Might Eliminate Your Own Department or Job

SHRM's 2026 research puts 5.1% of U.S. wage and salary employment at high automation displacement risk. Here is how to judge a project that could end your role.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter That Hiring Managers Want to Read

Only 48% of US employers call resumes an effective way to judge candidates, per TestGorilla's 2025 survey. Learn to write a cover letter that shows your fit.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation That Gets a Yes and a Strong Letter

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of responding employers of new grads use skill-based hiring. Learn how to ask for a recommendation letter that proves it.

October 19, 2026Read Article