A recent survey highlights that 39% of hiring managers said their companies have fake or “ghost” job listings.   

The survey by Resume Builder cited the top reasons behind the fake job posting strategy include:   

– 67% appearing open to external talent  

– 66% projecting company growth  

– 63% making employees believe their workload will be alleviated by new workers  

– 62% making employees feel replaceable  

– 59% collecting CVs and keeping them on file for a later date  

Regarding candidate contact after applying for fake jobs, 39% reported always contacting them, 45% reported sometimes, 12% rarely, and 5% never. However, the Resume Builder survey also found that 43% of hiring managers believe fake job postings are acceptable and 27% think they are probably acceptable. And a majority say fake job postings had positive impacts on revenue, employee morale and productivity.   

Additionally, 66% of hiring managers report that stakeholders, including employees and investors, discovered the practice of listing fake jobs.

ResumeBuilder Chief Career Advisor Stacie Haller said: “It’s a concerning scenario, particularly when these misleading postings originate from HR departments — the very entities entrusted with shaping accurate perceptions of their organizations. Whether it’s to create an illusion of company expansion or to foster a sense of replaceability among employees, such practices are not acceptable.”   

The data is based on a Resume Builder survey of 649 US hiring managers on May 22.  

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