Examining 'Ghost Jobs': The Problem of Advertised Vacancies That Don't Exist
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Summary
The article examines the phenomenon of 'ghost jobs' - advertised vacancies that don't actually exist, either because positions have already been filled or were never available. It discusses how this practice wastes job seekers' time and effort, with one UK study finding 34% of advertised vacancies weren't real. The piece explores whether more should be done to address this issue, considering the impact on job seekers and potential regulatory or industry responses.
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One UK study found that 34% of advertised vacancies didn't really exist.
In some cases the positions may have already been filled, but in others the job might not have ever been available.
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