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In addition to the burdensome application process, the concept of “ghost jobs” has gained traction. A trend identified by workforce analytics firms, ghost jobs refer to listings that exist purely to maintain an employer’s talent pool, often without any intent to hire. Approximately 50% of hiring managers admit to creating these types of listings, and a huge proportion of job postings remain active for extended periods without any genuine hiring intent.
This practice not only exacerbates feelings of disillusionment among job seekers but underscores a concerning manipulation of the job market that inhibits qualified candidates from connecting with genuine opportunities.