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Why Nearly Half of US Online Job Postings Are Fake

Recruitment professionals and victims of ‘ghost posting’ say the practice hurts everyone, including the companies that create them.

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Why Nearly Half of US Online Job Postings Are Fake
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By Autumn Spredemann
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June 11, 2024Updated:June 25, 2024

Amid complex hiring processes, a shadow is spreading in the U.S. business world. 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.

The practice is commonly known as “ghost posting,” and it accounts for 43 percent of online job openings across multiple industries.
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