Are ghost jobs hurting your hiring strategy? Nearly half of employers admit to posting jobs that aren’t actively being filled, creating confusion for candidates and damaging employer brands. Lauren Valentine of Alaant shares how transparency can make all the difference.
Hi everyone, Lauren Valentine with Alaant. Have you ever applied to a job and then never heard back? Or maybe you've posted a role that wasn't actively being filled? In our recent poll, nearly half of employers admitted to posting ghost jobs. These are openings that are not actively being filled.
Meanwhile, a high number of candidates believe that they've applied to one. Now there are reasons why a company will keep a posting live, like building a talent pipeline or the fear of missing out on a great candidate. But let's be real. This can also create confusion for candidates and even hurt your reputation as an employer.
So how can employers improve? Transparency is key. If a role isn't actively being filled, consider labeling it a future opportunity. And if your company is struggling with workforce planning or talent attraction, Alaant is here to help to proactively seek out and engage candidates on our clients' open roles, so that they can keep their reputation intact and eliminate the FOMO feeling of missing out on that rock star candidate.
Let's work together to ensure that your job postings and recruitment efforts reflect real hiring needs and attract the right talent at the right time. Reach out to Alaant today and let's build a stronger, more transparent hiring strategy together. Bye, everyone.