AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLong-Term Unemployment: Even with a blockbuster August jobs report, the long-term unemployment rate kept creeping up—27% of the unemployed have been out of work 27 weeks or longer, up from 25.5% in July—signaling a tougher grind for job seekers who’ve been stuck. Job-Application Privacy: A new survey finds job seekers often don’t realize how much personal data they hand over when applying—and many report being targeted by fake recruiters, with some saying accounts were misused or money was lost. Federal Hiring Rules: A federal judge blocked Trump administration “loyalty” essay questions in civil service hiring, saying the move likely politicizes nonpartisan jobs and could violate applicants’ rights. AI in Work & Education: School districts are moving to restrict generative AI use, while candidates and workers alike are debating how AI will reshape jobs and what guardrails should exist. Hiring Spotlights: USPS says it’s hiring in Northeast Ohio with starting pay listed at $21–$33 per hour.
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