Companies are using fake online job openings to project an image of growth, keep existing employees motivated, and cultivate a pool of possible future candidates with no intention of hiring, according to research.
Another 27 percent said they simply forgot to take down their ad. Generally, online job postings stay open for around 30 days, according to Indeed.
Workforce intelligence company Revelio Labs observed a "Sharp decline" in the number of hires per job post in 2023, "Bringing into question whether job postings are a reliable metric for the state of the labor market."
"Companies using legitimate job postings could potentially lose out on qualified applicants if their job listing is buried among fake postings. This could lead to a longer hiring processes and higher recruiting costs," Mr. Lamarche said.
"Most of my recent experience job seeking is: apply for stuff you're perfect for and never hear back. Then the job posting is still there months later," Mr. Marsden, who asked to be referred to by a pseudonym, told The Epoch Times.
A job seeker fills out an application on a laptop during a job fair at a post office in Inglewood, Calif., on July 18, 2022.
Mr. Marsden said he's learned how to spot a ghost post pretty easily these days, which he equates to "Bait advertising." Listings he said job hunters should be wary of include contract gigs advertising "Six months plus," ones that use corporate buzz slogans, or are vague about the job description.
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