The US labor market appears strong with low unemployment and many job openings. However, finding work remains challenging for some job seekers. Surprisingly, up to 40% of companies admit to posting fake job listings, according to a survey by Resume Builder. These non-existent jobs are created to attract more resumes and explore potential candidates. For job seekers, this practice can be frustrating, but there are ways to spot fake listings, such as checking the age of the post or verifying it on the company's website. Interestingly, applying to fake jobs isn't always futile - about 85% of contacted applicants still landed interviews. Companies sometimes use fake listings to boost productivity or make employees believe help is coming. While there's no direct way to stop this practice, job seekers and employees can voice their concerns. Understanding this phenomenon can help job seekers navigate the market more effectively.
Vocabulary:
• Astonished (adjective): very surprised or shocked
• Telltale (adjective): revealing or indicating something
• Fishing expedition (noun): an attempt to find information by asking a lot of questions
• Sneaky (adjective): secretive or dishonest
• Dead end (noun): a situation that leads nowhere or offers no progress
Source: CB News