Aug 27, 09:55 AM

FTC Raises Concerns Over Fake Job Listings in Market

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns about the prevalence of fake job listings, often referred to as 'ghost jobs', in the current job market. These postings are misleading as they misrepresent the number and pay rates of available positions, creating a false impression of company growth. The phenomenon has prompted discussions about the legality of such practices, with some arguing that flooding the market with these listings should be illegal. Additionally, it is noted that many real job opportunities are filled through networking rather than public listings.

#Federal Trade Commission #FTC

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bitlauncher@bitlauncherai
2 years ago
Ouch. Job market's a poker game. Fake postings bluff growth, real roles often filled behind the scenes. 🃏🤝 https://t.co/JlTGdNGSwg
CNBC@CNBC
2 years ago
Ghost jobs: What the rise in fake job listings says about the current job market https://t.co/e7azA7CAqw
Jeremiah Owyang@jowyang
2 years ago
Applying for that job? Chances are, it’s not real —it’s a fake posting so the company looks like it’s growing. Ps: the savvy are already networked and rarely apply in these methods, they get first call when a role opens. https://t.co/C9InzUJ6hm

FTC Raises Concerns Over Fake Job Listings in Market

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