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Summary

The BBC program examines “ghost jobs,” online job ads posted by employers with no intention of hiring. It discusses why companies post them, government efforts to ban the practice, and advice for job seekers.

Key Facts

  • A study covering the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany found that up to 22% of jobs posted online last year were listed with no intent to hire.
  • The program describes ghost jobs as job ads that remain online even though employers are not looking to fill the roles.
  • The episode explores reasons companies may post ghost jobs.
  • Some governments are trying to ban ghost job postings.
  • The program includes the experience of Sundus, who is searching for work, and advice from career coach Patricia of Nyche Careers.
  • “Ghost jobs” was shortlisted for Collins Dictionary’s word of the year; “mogging” won.
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