Abstract

Smart job search systems and mobile applications have significantly improved access to employment opportunities, yet they remain largely constrained to conventional recruitment processes, graduate employability tools, and social networking-based professional systems, leaving a persistent gap between job seekers’ immediate needs for flexible, income-generating tasks and the dynamic requirements of local markets and emerging startups. This study introduces Nexera, a Java-based mobile application designed to provide instant service provision, micro-task employment, and grassroots-level purchase insights powered by AI. Unlike existing systems, Nexera integrates job search with real-time market intelligence, enabling users not only to earn through short-term tasks but also to access supplier data, gain entrepreneurial insights, and transition into sustainable business ownership. By connecting local economic actors with AI-driven insights, Nexera supports both regional micro-earning opportunities and instant access to on-demand workers across a region, supporting global entrepreneurial participation and local-to-global market integration. By combining instant gig opportunities, AI recommendations, and startup dashboards, Nexera contributes to both individual empowerment, local economic development, and the broader processes of globalization.

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