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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hiring is in ‘an AI doom loop,' Greenhouse CEO says
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. Two-thirds of U.S. job candidates say they're struggling to land a role in an intensely competitive labor market — and only 7% believe the market favors them, according to a July 17 report from Greenhouse, a hiring platform. Job seekers reported challenges such as hiring automation, employer ghosting and bias. In turn, candidates are responding by using artificial intelligence tools, resume hacks and interview tricks to get attention. 'Hiring is stuck in an AI doom loop,' Daniel Chait, CEO and co-founder of Greenhouse, said in a statement. 'We don't need more friction or hoops to jump through; we need a hiring process that allows people's true selves to come through more clearly and more completely,' Chait added. 'A more human and three-dimensional hiring process that helps candidates showcase their skills and focus their job search is the only way to cut through the chaos and connect the right people to the right roles.' In a survey of more than 2,200 active job seekers in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland, 72% said they've encountered 'bait-and-switch' tactics during the hiring process, where the job they applied for turned out to be different from the offered position. Workers said employment uncertainty, reduced hours and job losses led them to look for a new role. In an attempt to become more competitive, 59% of candidates said they've altered their resumes, and among those, 45% said they've embellished their qualifications. Job seekers also said they're turning to AI to remain competitive, with 67% of U.S. candidates using AI during the job hunt. While 45% use AI to prepare for interviews, 28% use it to create fake work samples, and 22% use automated bots to submit applications. With the growth of AI use in hiring, more than a quarter of candidates said it's even harder to stand out, and nearly a third have claimed AI skills they don't have. As the hiring process grows even more competitive, 10% of job seekers said they've lied on their resume, typically about dates of employment, years of experience and job responsibilities in previous roles, according to an AI Resume Builder report. Only 21% said they regret lying, and 92% said their lies were never discovered. Ghosting appears to go both ways — while 63% of candidates surveyed by Greenhouse said they're often left in the dark after interviews, about half said they've ghosted an employer as well. Among Gen Z job seekers, 73% said they've walked away mid-process, including 26% after receiving an offer.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
New Law Could End Ghost Jobs & What Job Seekers Can Do In The Meantime
New Law Could End Ghost Jobs & What Job Seekers Can Do In The Meantime The rise of ghost jobs has been causing real frustration for job seekers. According to a 2024 survey from 40% of employers admitted to posting job listings with no intention of filling them, and 30% still leave those listings live. For job seekers, that means hours of time spent applying to jobs that aren't even real. But it doesn't end there. These 'ghost jobs' were being used to build a resume database, project an image of company growth, or drive traffic to a site, all while leaving applicants in the dark. What's even more troubling is how many hiring managers don't see a problem with this practice. Seven out of ten hiring managers said they believe ghost job postings can boost morale, productivity, and even revenue for their companies. But for job seekers, the impact is lasting. These phantom listings waste time, create false hope, and erode trust in the hiring process, and companies who deploy them, altogether. Ghost jobs are especially common in industries such as construction, technology, legal services, and food service, where companies often leave outdated listings live, even when no positions are currently available. While some platforms like LinkedIn and Greenhouse are taking steps to mark verified job postings, it's not enough to solve the problem. Advocacy groups, such as Truth in Job Ads, are pushing for changes, including the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act (TJAAA), which would require companies to post only real,, open roles. Until then, the growing prevalence of ghost jobs will continue to haunt the job market and frustrate the very people it's supposed to serve. A Closer Look at the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act (TJAAA) As frustration with ghost jobs mounts, lawmakers are beginning to take notice. Introduced in 2025, the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act (TJAAA) aims to crack down on deceptive job postings and bring greater transparency to the hiring process. If passed, it would be a significant step forward in holding companies accountable for the accuracy of their job ads, something long overdue in today's digital job market. At its core, the TJAAA would require public job listings to reflect real, currently open roles, rather than 'evergreen' positions intended to build a talent pool, inflate hiring statistics, or collect resumes with no intention to hire. Key Provisions of the TJAAA The bill outlines several guardrails designed to protect job seekers and restore integrity to the hiring process: Employers would be required to remove job listings once they're filled. This puts an end to the common (and misleading) practice of leaving roles open indefinitely to create the illusion of growth or recruiting activity. Companies would need to report hiring results, disclosing how many candidates were considered, interviewed, and hired. It's a move toward greater accountability, providing job seekers with more clarity about what's happening behind the scenes. The bill includes provisions to prevent unnecessary or exploitative data collection during the application process, safeguarding job seekers' personal information from misuse. Oversight would fall to the Department of Labor and the Federal Trade Commission. Crucially, job seekers would gain the right to take legal action against employers who post deceptive job ads. How Job Seekers Can Spot Ghost Job Postings in 2025 The job hunt is hard enough without spending time chasing roles that don't exist. Yet ghost jobs, fake, outdated, or placeholder postings, are becoming increasingly common. They mislead candidates, distort labor market data, and erode the already fragile trust many job seekers have in the hiring process. But the good news is these listings often come with red flags if you know what to look for. Here's how to spot and report ghost jobs before wasting your time: Legitimate job listings typically outline clear responsibilities, required qualifications, and information about the company. If the description feels vague, overly broad, or reads like a copy-paste from a generic template, that could be a sign the posting isn't tied to a real opening. Most genuine job openings are shared across multiple platforms, including the company's official careers page and social channels. If you find a 'perfect' role that only appears on a third-party job board and nowhere else, proceed with caution. When the same job posting keeps resurfacing, or lingers for weeks without a status update, it's worth questioning. Entry- and mid-level roles in particular tend to fill quickly. Platforms like LinkedIn often display the duration a job has been posted and the number of applicants who have applied, which can provide helpful context. If a role keeps popping up with no clear reason, it could be a ghost job. If you've applied and received nothing in return, not even a confirmation email, it may indicate the position was never intended to be filled. While not all companies respond promptly, total silence after submitting your application can be a sign that the posting wasn't legitimate to begin with. What Job Seekers Can Do About Ghost Job Postings Ghost job postings continue to disrupt the job market and undermine the candidate experience. As trust in the hiring process erodes, new efforts are being made to bring transparency and accountability to job listings. At the same time, job seekers themselves can take steps to protect their time, avoid misleading roles, and focus on real opportunities that lead somewhere. Under the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act (TJAAA), legitimate job postings would be tracked in a federal database managed by the Department of Labor. Each listing would include a unique tracking ID, meet strict criteria, and have a time limit, helping to eliminate vague, outdated postings and giving job seekers a way to confirm if a role is truly active. If a job description feels unclear or raises questions, consider contacting the talent acquisition team or hiring manager directly. A short, professional message expressing interest can often reveal whether the position is still open and being actively filled. If there's no response at all, that may be a sign to move on. Many jobs are filled before they're ever posted online. Internal referrals and industry connections continue to play a significant role in hiring decisions. That's why investing in professional relationships, through LinkedIn, industry events, or alumni networks can lead you to real openings that don't show up on job boards. Limit your search to jobs posted within the last week. Older listings are often outdated, already filled, or left up by default. Targeting newer posts increases your chances of landing in an active hiring process and reduces time spent chasing dead ends. The TJAAA will require employers to notify applicants within three business days once a job has been closed. It also allows job seekers to report misleading listings, take legal action if misled, and protects against resume harvesting and data misuse. These protections aim to give candidates a level playing field in an increasingly uncertain job market. You can't stop ghost jobs from showing up, but you can choose how you respond. Don't rely solely on job boards. Start by building relationships inside companies you're genuinely interested in. Many real opportunities never make it to a public posting. Stay sharp by keeping your skills current and staying attuned to the changes in your industry. And make sure your resume and LinkedIn profile clearly showcases who you are, what you do, and the value you bring. When you combine preparation with focused outreach, you put yourself in front of real roles that are actually worth your time.
BreakingNews.ie
15-07-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
AI intensifying competition in Irish jobs market, survey finds
Irish workers say artificial intelligence (AI) is both creating opportunities and intensifying competition in the jobs market, according to a corporate survey. The hiring software firm's survey indicated that half of Irish workers fear for their jobs amid economic uncertainty and nearly two in three are struggling to navigate the jobs market – with AI intensifying competition. Advertisement Hiring company Greenhouse conducted a survey of 2,200 candidates, including 169 Irish-based workers along with workers from the UK and the US. Seventy-three per cent of Irish workers indicated they are using AI when looking for a new job, mainly for interview preparation (42 per cent), analysing job ads (28 per cent) and generating work samples (25 per cent). A further 54 per cent said AI is making job hunting harder by increasing skill standards and intensifying competition, while 41 per cent said it created and helped uncover new opportunities. The survey also indicated there is a lack of clarity on whether AI can be used when applying for jobs, with 82 per cent of workers stating that employers provided little or no guidance on using AI in interviews. Advertisement Nearly half of Irish job seekers said they feel insecure in their current role, while 42 per cent said the job market is very competitive. Chief executive of Greenhouse, Daniel Chait, said hiring is 'stuck in an AI doom loop'. 'As this technology advances, it makes it easier than ever to apply, flooding the system with noise,' he said. 'With 25 per cent of Gen Z saying AI has made it harder for them to stand out, candidates entering the market are up against more applications, more automation, and less clarity.' Advertisement Business Dublin TikTok worker replaced by AI loses claim fo... Read More The survey also indicated that 49 per cent of Irish job seekers said they had been asked inappropriate or biased questions during job application processes. The most common of these was about health or disability status (21 per cent), parental responsibilities (20 per cent), and age (18 per cent). A further 69 per cent said they had removed older experience from their CVs to try and avoid age-based assumptions, according to the survey.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish workers say AI is increasing opportunities and competition in jobs market
Irish workers say artificial intelligence (AI) is both creating opportunities and intensifying competition in the jobs market, according to a corporate survey. The hiring software firm's survey indicated that half of Irish workers fear for their jobs amid economic uncertainty and nearly two in three are struggling to navigate the jobs market – with AI intensifying competition. Hiring company Greenhouse conducted a survey of 2,200 candidates, including 169 Irish-based workers along with workers from the UK and the US. 73 per cent of Irish workers indicated they are using AI when looking for a new job, mainly for interview preparation (42 per cent), analysing job ads (28 per cent) and generating work samples (25 per cent). A further 54 per cent said AI is making job hunting harder by increasing skill standards and intensifying competition, while 41 per cent said it created and helped uncover new opportunities. The survey also indicated there is a lack of clarity on whether AI can be used when applying for jobs, with 82 per cent of workers stating that employers provided little or no guidance on using AI in interviews. A photo taken on January 2, 2025 shows the letters AI for Artificial Intelligence on a laptop screen (R) next to the logo of the Chat AI application on a smartphone screen in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images) Nearly half of Irish job seekers said they feel insecure in their current role, while 42 per cent said the job market is very competitive. Chief executive of Greenhouse, Daniel Chait, said hiring is "stuck in an AI doom loop". "As this technology advances, it makes it easier than ever to apply, flooding the system with noise," he said. "With 25 per cent of Gen Z saying AI has made it harder for them to stand out, candidates entering the market are up against more applications, more automation, and less clarity." The survey also indicated that 49 per cent of Irish job seekers said they had been asked inappropriate or biased questions during job application processes. The most common of these was about health or disability status (21 per cent), parental responsibilities (20 per cent), and age (18 per cent). A further 69 per cent said they had removed older experience from their CVs to try and avoid age-based assumptions, according to the survey. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Forbes
15-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
66% Of Americans Feel The Job Market Is Nearly Impossible
Gen Z is grappling with the challenges of today's competitive job market. Welcome to the Hunger Games! Now, I know that the job market is far from the terror of Katniss Everdeen's bleak reality. However, for many, the entire hiring process can feel like trying to survive a fight to the finish with a glued-on smile and unyielding optimism that something, anything, will give you a glimpse of hope. Because let's face it: nothing feels more hopeless than trying to secure a job in 2025. In fact, according to the 2025 Workforce and Hiring Report by the leading hiring platform Greenhouse, despite continued confidence, nearly 7 in 10 candidates across all markets say the job market is extremely or very competitive (US: 66%, UK: 68%, Ireland: 63%), with more candidates than available positions. Why Is The Job Market So Challenging Today? Let's take a closer look at what Greenhouse found after conducting a multi-market survey of more than 2,200 full-time workers and temporarily unemployed job seekers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Interestingly, the study revealed that hiring automation, employer ghosting (or unresponsiveness), and bias have reshaped the hiring landscape as a whole. And in turn, this has led to a problematic response from candidates. What they found was that many job seekers were turning to multiple tools, such as AI agents and resume hacks. Some, (45%) were even going so far as to embellish their qualifications on resumes to improve their chances of getting noticed. In short, they were trying anything and everything to even have a shot. The hiring process has become an outright mess. And it's only getting messier by the minute. So, how do we clean it up? Is there a way to create a level playing field where potential candidates feel they can be seen and allowed to stand out, while also safeguarding the system from AI hacks and cheating? Several companies have already begun exploring various options. In fact, according to a recent article by CNBC, Google is considering moving away entirely from virtual interviews to prevent candidates from cheating with AI. But, is that even possible? Can we truly return to a time when Chat-GPT or Jasper AI did not influence applications and interviews? Now, before we place all the blame on technology and try our luck at going back to churning butter and waiting for slow wifi to boot our 1989 computers, let's take a quick look at how this reality is impacting the psyche of Gen Z. Because, here's the thing: before we can fix the problem, we need to find out how this specific issue is impacting the mindset of potential hires. And believe me, this generation of recent graduates is not having it easy right now. Why Does The Hiring Process Feel Like A Bad First Date? Imagine being right out of college, sharpening up your resume, and feeling like there's absolutely no way you even have a chance at getting an initial interview. This is the reality for many Gen Zers right now. They're having to put their best foot forward and try to win over an AI bot, before even securing a single human view of their CV. And, if that's not depressing enough, look at the recent trend noted by CBS. Scammers are now creating deepfakes to apply for remote job postings. In addition to this finding, Gartner, a global research and advisory firm, suggested that by 2028, nearly one in four job applicants will be fake. So, not only is an entire generation fighting to stand out amongst their peers, they're also trying to prove their skills against AI bots. AI is becoming one of the top tools utilized by candidates and employers during the hiring process. But that tool isn't always creating an ideal outcome for either. In fact, according to the BBC, AI hiring tools might be killing your chances at getting the best person for the job, especially when the sole evaluation process is built upon AI's detection and interpretation of how well someone responds to prompts. Absolutely! And Daniel Chait, CEO and Co-founder of Greenhouse, has some ideas on where to start. In a statement on the Greenhouse blog, he suggested, 'We don't need more friction or hoops to jump through; we need a hiring process that allows people's true selves to come through more clearly and more completely.' Chait went on to state, 'A more human and three-dimensional hiring process that helps candidates showcase their skills and focus their job search is the only way to cut through the chaos and connect the right people with the right roles.' Anggie Salazar, partner and brand strategist at CROING, a global creative agency, also suggested that creating spaces where applicants can show you their humanity is ideal. She revealed that at her company, 'our approach is deeply human—we're more likely to hire someone who sends a voice note or video with their application than someone who blends in with an AI-written cover letter.' So, is the job market a mess? Absolutely. But, is there hope of making it human again? I think so. To attract the best candidates, we should do everything possible to create environments where AI and humanity can coexist and collaborate to bring us exceptional new hires.
