One in Five Online Job Postings Are Fake or Unfilled: A 'Ghost Job' Epidemic

A new study reveals that a shocking one in five online job postings are either fake or never actually filled, leaving job seekers frustrated and wasting precious time. This 'ghost job' phenomenon, driven by companies potentially using inflated numbers to meet targets, is causing significant problems. To combat this, platforms like Greenhouse and LinkedIn are implementing job verification services to help identify legitimate opportunities amidst the deceptive postings.