Public Sector Hiring: Haverhill, Massachusetts is seeking a new deputy chief of staff for the mayor’s office after Josselyn De Leon-Estrada’s departure, with a salary up to $80,000. Job Market Snapshot (China): China reported 6.95 million new urban jobs in H1 2026 and a surveyed urban unemployment rate of 5.2%, with extra support for college graduates and tougher action against discrimination and fraud. Big Job Portal Update (Malaysia): Perkeso’s MYFutureJobs still lists 96,700 active openings as of June 30, including high-skilled and TVET roles, plus career counselling, resume help, and retraining. Banking Vacancies (India): Union Bank of India has opened applications for 395 officer vacancies for 2026–27, from Manager to Deputy General Manager. Skills & Career Pathways: Walker County Arts Alliance is funding in-school arts programs, while Worthing Jobcentre ran work-experience placements to build employability skills. AI & Hiring Pressure: A UK-focused report says many workers want to switch careers but feel blocked by age, money risk, and not knowing which roles fit. Workplace Tech Shift (Switzerland): Swiss job ads increasingly demand practical AI use, raising concerns about a two-tier job market.