Students across the country are facing challenges in finding holiday jobs this year, with many expressing their frustration at the limited opportunities available. One student, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated, “This is the first year I can’t find a holiday job. It’s incredibly disappointing, especially considering the financial strain many of us are under due to the pandemic.”
The lack of holiday job opportunities has been attributed to several factors, including the ongoing impact of the global health crisis, which has led to businesses cutting back on seasonal hires. Retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses that typically ramp up their hiring during the holiday season are hiring fewer temporary workers this year.
On the other hand, employers are facing uncertainties regarding consumer behavior and the economic outlook, leading them to be more cautious in their hiring decisions. Some businesses are also trying to cope with the challenges posed by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, further contributing to the limited job options for students.
Despite the difficulties faced by students, some businesses have highlighted that they are still looking to hire seasonal workers. However, the competition for these positions is expected to be fierce, with a larger pool of applicants vying for a limited number of jobs.
As the holiday season progresses, students are continuing their search for employment opportunities, hoping to secure a job that will not only provide them with much-needed income but also valuable experience. The situation remains challenging, underscoring the need for innovative solutions to support both students and businesses during these uncertain times.
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Model:
gpt-3.5-turbo
Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “‘This is the first year I can’t find a holiday job'”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.