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💥 AI’s Career Hit List, China’s Fake Work Trend + Job Search Essentials [Checklist] - Aug 12, 2025
The jobs in AI's crosshairs, China’s jobless youth pretend to work, your weekly download, and more work wisdom...
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Hello, Career Climbers! 💪 AI’s rewriting résumés (and not always yours), job hunts need sharper checklists, and China’s youth are faking the workday. Let’s keep your career real—and ready.
On today’s agenda:
💥 AI’s career hit list
😎 Job search essentials [checklist]
🎭 China’s fake work trend
🎙️ Virtual interview dos and don'ts
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
💥 AI’s Career Hit List — Winners and Losers in the Job Market
In the past week, companies from Amazon to Ford have hinted that AI won’t just assist workers — it may replace them in certain roles (Business Insider). Microsoft has even mapped the workforce into three camps:
Augmented by AI (supercharged productivity)
Automated out (role disappearing fast)
On the edge (future uncertain)
Translation? Your career could be upgraded… or deleted — sometimes faster than your lunch disappearing from the office fridge.
💡 How to combat it? The smartest professionals aren’t waiting for the “reorg” email — they’re pivoting. Here’s how:
Identify safe zones: Roles heavy on human trust, persuasion, and creativity — like relationship-driven sales (see examples).
Stack future skills: Think blockchain literacy, AI integration, and cybersecurity (view the list).
Make AI your assistant, not your replacement: Use it for résumé crafting, application targeting, and skill storytelling (learn here).
Bottom line: If your daily tasks follow a predictable, repeatable checklist… AI’s probably eyeing them already. The AI career shake-up isn’t coming — it’s already happening. You can’t stop the wave, but you can learn to surf it.
TODAY’S TASK
💧 August Micro-Break: Hydrate and Refuel — Before you dive into your next task, grab a glass of water and a quick healthy snack. Staying hydrated and fueled keeps your energy steady through the last summer stretch. 🌞 Try it—and power through your day with ease!
TOGETHER WITH PACASO
Big investors are buying this “unlisted” stock
When the founder who sold his last company to Zillow for $120M starts a new venture, people notice. That’s why the same VCs behind Uber and eBay also backed Pacaso. They made $110M+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. Now, you can join, too.
Paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
THE WORK PULSE
📈 Record Home Office Jobs in Switzerland - SwissInfo
What’s unfolding: Remote work in Switzerland is hitting record highs, defying global trends where many companies are calling employees back to the office. The shift signals strong demand for flexible work setups despite broader economic pressures.
Why it matters: For career pros, this highlights the growing acceptance of remote work as a sustainable norm in some markets, offering new opportunities for work-life balance and geographic flexibility. Watching these trends helps you negotiate your own work terms or consider remote roles.
🎭 China’s Jobless Youth Pretend Work - BBC
What’s unfolding: With youth unemployment over 14%, many young Chinese pay daily fees to enter fake offices where they simulate working. This helps them stay disciplined and ease family pressure.
Why it matters: The trend shows how tough the job market is and how some cope creatively. Many are now upskilling in AI to improve their real job chances.
⚠️ Gen Z Prefers In-Office Work - Fox News
What’s unfolding: Influencer Isabel Brown discusses how Gen Z is increasingly favoring hybrid or in-office work over fully remote options. The shift is driven by desires for interpersonal connections and concerns about loneliness.
Why it matters: This trend indicates a potential change in workplace dynamics, emphasizing the importance of social interactions and skill development, which can influence hiring trends and workplace culture.
JOB BOARD
Trending job titles and searches
INTERVIEWS
The Dos and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews
Virtual interviews are now a common part of the hiring process, and preparing for them is key to making a great impression. To help you navigate this format with confidence, we’ve put together essential dos and don’ts that will boost your chances of landing the job.
Ready to ace your virtual interview? See the dos and dont’s »
WEEKLY GOODY
Job Search Checklist — The Essentials
Whether you're just starting out, aiming for a promotion, or making a career change, our expert-crafted job search checklist is the ideal starting point. Designed for professionals of any level, this easy-to-use doc will help you navigate your next move with confidence. And guess what? It’s on the house…
Download link available to email subscribers
BREAKROOM
SMART READS
⚠️ 15 Tell-Tale Work Burnout Signs
🌱 Professional Development Activities for Growth
🗑️ 25 Jobs that Will Disappear Thanks to AI
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