"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
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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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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
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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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With a slowdown in hiring but a rise in job postings, it's crucial to verify the legitimacy of job opportunities. Check out this insightful article shedding light on "Ghost Jobs": https://lnkd.in/eX4jJ3Yb TalentFront
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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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I wonder how many hours I've wasted applying for false advertising. Every single day I fill out resume after resume until I get depressed and stop. What kind of a monster takes advantage of people looking for work? Needlessly wasting people's time. I spend thirty minutes or more applying to each one. I spend time researching the company, gearing my resume and CV to them and do research on the companies decision makers too. What kind of person uses deceit to motivate their employees and trick their customers and investors? It's immoral and you should be ashamed of yourself and your business if this is your practice. #jobs #resumes #hiring https://lnkd.in/gqDYv3xX
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Attention job seekers! 🌟 Before hitting that apply button, remember to read the job description thoroughly. As a recruiter, I recently experienced a flood of applications from candidates who were overqualified for the entry-level position I posted. It's essential to ensure your skills and salary expectations align with the role you are applying for. While I appreciate the enthusiasm of applicants who may not meet all qualifications, it's crucial to assess if the job aligns with your interests and career goals. In today's competitive job market, it's essential to apply thoughtfully to positions that genuinely match your aspirations. Let's respect each other's time by applying mindfully and thoughtfully. Your next career move should be a purposeful step towards your professional growth. 🚀 #JobSeekers #CareerAdvice #HiringTips
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Many job seekers say it’s difficult to get a job right now, despite what’s considered to be a strong labor market. In May, Resume Builder surveyed 738 workers hired within the past six months to find out how challenging it was for them to find jobs. We found that many found jobs quickly and were even juggling multiple offers. Key findings: ➡️ 26% of recently hired workers found a new job within a month ➡️ 72% applied to 10 or fewer jobs ➡️ Two-thirds got multiple offers ➡️ 93% were very satisfied with the offer they accepted ➡️ 46% used AI to support their job search Full article: https://lnkd.in/eZPhf3HJ
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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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