'Demoralising' | Jobseekers duped by 'ghost' roles that don't exist, with younger candidates hit hardest

A new report has revealed shocking findings that ‘ghost jobs’ - roles advertised but not genuinely being recruited for - have become more widespread, with younger workers hit hardest.

New research from HR, payroll & hiring software platform Employment Hero, revealed that a quarter (24%) of UK workers believe they have applied for a ghost job, rising to 37% among 18-34 year olds. Only 38% of roles appearing in job searches are seen as genuinely relevant, highlighting how difficult it has become to separate genuine opportunities from noise.