Ghost Jobs: The Growing Problem of Fake Job Listings
Monday, 2025/12/22159 words2 minutes481 reads
Ghost jobs are job listings that are not real. Companies post these fake jobs online. This is a big problem in many countries.
Some studies show that many job ads are for jobs that do not exist. In the UK, up to 34% of job ads might be fake. In the US, Germany, and the UK, about 22% of online job ads last year were not real jobs.
This causes problems for people looking for work. They spend time applying for jobs that are not real. This can make job seekers feel sad and lose hope.
Some people are trying to stop ghost jobs. In Canada, new rules say companies must be honest about job ads. In the US, some people want to make laws against fake job ads.
Job seekers should be careful. If you see the same job posted many times, it might not be real. It's best to talk to real people at companies about jobs.
