The Korea Racing Authority is hosting an innovative All-Day Employment Camp on November 2nd at COEX, Seoul, aimed at empowering youth and socially disadvantaged job seekers. This initiative not only targets young individuals preparing for public sector jobs but also includes those with disabilities and high school graduates, making it a comprehensive platform for diverse participants seeking employment. This year’s camp promises to enhance the job readiness of participants through expanded mock interviews and group assessments that mirror real-life hiring processes.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of recruitment processes, job seekers are resorting to clever tricks to outsmart these systems. Reports indicate that candidates are embedding hidden commands in their resumes to manipulate AI filters, a practice that is gaining traction across social media platforms like TikTok and Reddit. This phenomenon, known as ‘White Fonting’, involves writing invisible text that instructs AI to rank them higher, raising ethical questions about the integrity of the hiring process.

The South Korean shipbuilding industry is experiencing a remarkable boom, with the three major companiesHyundai Heavy Industries, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and Samsung Heavy Industrieshiring over 4,000 new employees last year alone. This represents a staggering increase of more than 20% compared to the previous year, showcasing the industry’s recovery and growth potential. Hyundai Heavy Industries led the charge by employing 1,500 new workers, followed by Daewoo with 1,300 and Samsung with 1,240.