English For Migrants

How soon will Artificial Intelligence take over your job?

Is it all a scare tactic?

She was earning $146,000 before AI came along. What happened next is a warning to us all "I worked my way up to become successful... then the work just disappeared," says Leonie Tucker, who poured two decades of her life into the film industry.

Joblessness is real and sometimes you can get a sorry letter in seconds.

This month I helped 3 clients to write ✍ their target CVs and Cover Letters.

How good are your documents?
He was rejected in 120 seconds. Award-winning worker’s brutal nine-month humbling in the job market | Stuff

Rejected in 120 seconds: Award-winning worker’s brutal nine-month stint in the job market As the world of work changes, so too much our approach to building wealth.

If you sign a contract, it is binding on both parties. You cannot simply walk away.

Man ordered to pay $1.1m - and counting - after pulling out of house purchase Robert and Margaret Smallridge sold their family home to Paljeet Singh for $1,925,000.

Unemployment is a big problem for many. Mouths to feed, bills to pay and mortgages to service.
It looks like things are improving in the job market in New Zealand. It's also election year.
Outside Employment Law work, I do many other things such as Teaching English, Training and Employment Coaching e.g. Career Advice, CV Writing, Cover Letter Writing, Job Interview Preparation and farming.
I like to change my job every 5 years even if my employer wants me to stay. It gives me variety and better prospects.
Being versatile, learning new things, doing new courses and learning about Artificial Intelligence keeps me more employable. It's a lot of fun. Your life is in your control.
What are your plans for 2026 to keep you wanted in your employment and get promoted, get more pay etc?

Job confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3% Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.

Happy New Year. Education is a lifelong process. How old is your last qualification? What is new?

It is time to upgrade, upskill and progress your career. You have to make a choice to do something or others will beat you to it.

Many employers expect you to go on their training programs or expect you to do extra courses for CPD as part of your performance improvement?

Huh, what's that? It is called Continuing Professional Development to learn more new things about your profession, new trends and technologies and what you need to know to do your job better.

If your manager, does not ask you, you need to take the initiative to ask them about your CPD.

As an employment coach, you can also make an appointment with me to progress your career in 2026.

New year, new job? I have written hundreds of CVs and Cover Letters for migrants in New Zealand. Many of my CV tips are stated in this article.

I know you can write your CV or get AI to help you. But without professional coaching and a clear career strategy, you documents may not find you a fulfilling job. Do contact me to help you.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/569441/coloured-blocks-on-your-cv-and-other-job-hunting-mistakes-you-might-be-making?fbclid=IwdGRjcAO8Q3VjbGNrA7xDR2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuq56Q4qc-LIMOxpeQtjPRQBt1G4qERzy2b5BCZNL4tWNh0eYHGgezw7zf3Q_aem_NaSN0PT4dS_gf5j5XPcTgA

Coloured blocks on your CV - and other job-hunting mistakes you might be making Recruitment experts point out some common mistakes you might be making.

Some employers try all ways to exploit their migrant workers and then give unbelievable reasons for their action when caught.
Businesswoman Sneha Patel exploited workers, failed to pay $50k in wages, entitlements - NZ Herald

'You exploited them': Judge slams employer who failed to pay workers 'All three of them trusted you ... and you broke them.'

You cannot use your past status or culture to justify your crime?
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/refugee-businessman-abdul-ahmadi-sentenced-for-800k-stolen-car-chop-shop/?fbclid=IwVERDUAOBGv9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4_yqs7gHrpYneTEDQfGhonSqG6-_znMhgrMKupKZuMh39V-dhqXEJsk3g_pg_aem_mWWMjz7JsWjJWFli14G2CQ&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Image

'Not cultural ignorance': Refugee’s business was a chop shop for $800k worth of stolen cars A man who fled from Afghanistan and sought refugee status in New Zealand went on to establish a chop shop which received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.

Could this be you one day?

One migrant’s journey from overstayer to multimillionaire Singh, now in his 50s and living in Auckland, owns more than 75 properties around the North Island and has an estimated net worth of $45 million.

What jobs will be taken over by Artificial Intelligence?

C4 viewers terrified as broadcaster debuts AI presenter in UK TV first The current affairs documentary programme, which premiered in 1987, returned to our screens at the start of the week with another instalment.

Learning English can be fun. Here is a website that helps you learn English for employment by doing quizzes. Check it out and let others know.
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Can a NZ Resident Visa holder be deported?

The government is introducing new rules that if passed, will make things tougher.

Immigration crackdown: Tougher deportation rules as overstayer numbers revealed Erica Stanford wants enforcement of the deportation rules.