"Forty-percent of companies said they have posted a fake job listing this year, according to a survey in May of 650 hiring managers from career site Resume Builder." #jobsearch #ghostjobs
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Can you spot a fake job ad? Hiring managers told Resume Builder their companies' human resources departments, senior managers and executives and, in a few cases, investors or consultants have come up with the fake job schemes. Of the companies that engaged in the practice, 45% posted between one to five fake job listings; 19% posted 10; 11% posted 50; 10% posted 25; and 13% posted 75 or more. The roles spanned all levels of seniority, from entry level openings to executive-tier jobs. https://lnkd.in/gj-UkiVm
That job you applied for might not exist. Here's what's behind a boom in "ghost jobs."
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Not getting responses to your resume? That always hurts worse than most of us deserve. 😏 But in *good news, it may not all be your resume! The number of fake jobs out there is increasing. 7 ways to test if a job is real. 1. Assess how long has it been posted. The longer, the less likely it maybe real. 2. How vague is the job description. 3. Is the salary range is too high, too low or overly broad. 4. Search the company and job title on the web, Glassdoor, Reddit - to see if anyone's talking about it. 5. If there's a recruiter associated with it - email your interest & see if they reply. 6. In any screening interview, ask about their timing for hire. 7. Search your LinkedIn network and see if any connections work there - sometimes more info is available in-house. Pls. share below your own stories of fake jobs - or ways to test them... Good luck out there & stay safe! #career #interview #jobsearch #fakejobs #smart Haas Alumni Network (HAN) University of California, Davis Harvard University
That job you applied for might not exist. Here's what's behind a boom in "ghost jobs."
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Fake job ads are proliferating online, with more companies admitting to posting realistic-looking job openings that don't actually exist. Forty-percent of companies said they have posted a fake job listing this year, according to a survey in May of 650 hiring managers from career site Resume Builder. Three in 10 companies currently have fake listings on their sites or on job boards, according to the survey.
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Would be interesting to see how the shoe fits the other foot here: "Almost 40% of companies said they always contacted candidates who applied for the fake roles. Of those companies, 85% said they even interviewed candidates. Forty-five percent of companies say they sometimes contacted candidates, and 17% either rarely or never did. Hiring managers are largely on board with the practice. Seven in 10 said they believe it's morally acceptable, despite misleading both jobseekers and existing employees." If during the interview a candidate is told there are no current openings but "we'll keep your resume on file, and keep checking our site to see if there's a job you're interested in" does that make them feel any better? Your thoughts?
40% of companies said they have posted a fake job listing this year according to one survey. 30% currently have fake listings on their sites or on job boards. The reasons why don't make it any less frustrating for job seekers. #ghostjobs
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The practice of posting fake or ghost jobs is wrong. It takes time to post jobs. If companies want to collect resumes, there are easier ways. If employees sense that the postings are to hire people to ease their workload, what happens after several months when no hires are made? It is wrong to mislead candidates. It is even worse to conduct fake interviews. I am genuinely curious as to whether the data in this article is true - that this practice boosts revenues and morale. I cannot possibly see how that could be the case. If it is, then it is only a short term fix for what will be a much larger problem for companies that engage in this practice.
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According to a recent survey by ResumeBuilder.com, 40% of companies admitted to posting "ghost jobs" this year. So how do you spot them? 👻 1️⃣ Ask the interviewer WHY they are hiring for the role? If it's to support a new project or backfill a leaver that's usually a good sign. If there isn't a good reason to hire, they probably won't... 2️⃣ Ask the interviewer WHO is covering the work while they hire? That's usually the 1st clue that the work exists and there's a genuine need to hire someone. You can also get a gauge of how much work and how important it is by who is covering it. 3️⃣ Ask the interviewer HOW long the role has been open for? Companies that are serious about hiring don't wait around. If its been open longer than 60 days it might be that they're collecting resumes or have unrealistic expectations. You can also ask how many candidates they've interviewed and why they haven't appointed someone yet? The answers are usually telling... 🔮 #Staffing #Recruitment #JobSeekers #GhostJobs
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HR Management • Labor Relations • Human Capital Development • Employee Program Management • People Management • Performance Optimization
Online job postings, listed openings and official data are all a great way to get a pulse for the job market at the moment. Official data shows that there are 8.14 million job openings currently, up from the 7.91 million last month. However, like most other things, it is important to take information like this is a grain of salt. Unfortunately there are still several companies out there that post ads for positions that are still filled, may not be open in the near future, or are trying to fill early for a possible expansion. Other companies will post simple to show their current employees that they trying to hire to back fill vacant roles, or give the appearance of growth. As such, if someone is currently looking for a new career opportunity, it may be important to do a bit of research on any company you are applying for. Knowing for sure if the advertised position is truly available prior to applying, might save you some heart ache when you get that eventual "Thank you for your consideration" email. One thing to look out for when reviewing postings is to see how long that ad has been up. If it has been up for 30+ days for only 1 opening, that is a red flag. By that point the company could have received countless qualified applicants. Even if the position was not officially filled within 30 days, it is likely the company would have taken down the posting and focused only on their finalists; as opposed to still collecting new resumes. https://lnkd.in/eWTpYHNF
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Often we see candidates who don't apply for a role they are interested in because they don't feel they meet all the requirements. It can be daunting to see a list of requirements and feeling like you need to pick apart "Do I meet this or not", "what if I have 3.5 years instead of 4?". It is important for job postings to really change what is a true MUST HAVE versus a "want' or a "nice to have".
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Have your fingers been burnt by ghost job posts? "StandOut CV, a London-based career resources company, found more than a third of job listings in 2023 were ghost jobs, defined as listings posted for more than 30 days." There have always been ghost jobs and have been a part of the employment market for a long time. Job fairs have a reputation for attracting businesses simply to serve as promotional tools or to collect CV and candidate details without a clear role to fill. The issue has gotten worse with the advent of social media recruiting, although technology should in theory have improved the job-hunt process for all concerned. However, some recruiters and businesses list jobs that result in "more than half of the listings not resulting in an employer turning an applicant into an employee," with applicant ghosting doubling in the past five years (https://lnkd.in/eDqr585W). Perhaps the way to manage the ghost vacancies and your job search strategy is to cast your net as wide as you can and to note the companies that choose not to respond to your application. Try to be more selective and fit your profile, skills, and career capital better. As a result, aiming for roles may have far fewer applicants overall.
Job boards are still rife with 'ghost jobs'. What's the point?
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Are you aware about a concerning trend in the job market - ghost jobs. We're seeing more companies posting fake job listings, and it's causing quite a stir. Imagine spending hours tailoring your resume and cover letter, only to find out the job doesn't even exist! Here's the scoop: • 40% of companies admitted to posting fake listings this year. • Some do it to make their company look like it's growing. • Others use it as a tactic to keep current employees on their toes. As an HR professional, I can't stress enough how damaging this practice is. It wastes everyone's time, erodes trust, and can seriously harm a company's reputation. So, what can you do? - Be cautious of job postings that have been up for months - Watch out for overly broad salary ranges - Trust your gut - if something feels off, it probably is Remember, a genuine company values transparency and respects your time. Don't be afraid to ask direct questions about the role and the hiring timeline. To my fellow HR pros and hiring managers: Let's commit to ethical practices. Building a strong team starts with honesty and integrity. What's your take on this? Have you encountered ghost jobs? Share your experiences below! Source: https://lnkd.in/eMjfD7CD #JobSearch #RecruitmentEthics #CareerAdvice #HRTrends #WorkplaceCulture #EmployerBranding #JobSeekerTips
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