It's wild how many job listings might be fake

Sun, 06/23/2024 - 05:17

Illustration of a person confused by a job search — Not every job listing you see is real, but you might still find work if you apply.
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Companies often want to signal they're growing or to let overworked employees think help is coming.
But three in 10 companies have fake job listings, according to a Resume Builder survey.
Fake listings can undermine trust — but sometimes lead to real interviews and employment.

That job you applied for might be a mirage.

Companies often post bogus roles to ease employees' concerns about being overworked and signal that the organization is growing, said Resume Builder, which recently found three in 10 employers have fake job listings.