{"id":44278,"date":"2025-07-06T20:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T20:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44278\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T20:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T20:59:12","slug":"4-must-knows-for-job-seekers-and-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44278\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Must-Knows For Job Seekers And Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751835552_523_960x0.jpg\" alt=\"Two business people having business meeting in modern office\" data-height=\"2162\" data-width=\"3844\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"color-body light-text\" role=\"button\">Learn how the Dishonest Job Search misleads both job seekers and hiring managers and what each side &#8230; More must look for to prevent a colliding mismatch.<\/p>\n<p>getty<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.resumebuilder.com\/3-in-10-companies-currently-have-fake-job-posting-listed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.resumebuilder.com\/3-in-10-companies-currently-have-fake-job-posting-listed\/\" aria-label=\"Research\">Research <\/a>shows that 40% of companies posted a fake job listing so far in 2025, and three in ten currently have active fake listings. If you\u2019re a job seeker, experts are warning you to keep an eye out for suspicious job descriptions. And they are advising both job seekers and hiring managers to be on the lookout for misleading information in the dishonest job search in today\u2019s market.<\/p>\n<p>The Dishonest Job Search<\/p>\n<p>According to Checkr, the 2025 job search process is more complex and challenging than ever. Job hunters are navigating a hiring landscape filled with uncertainty, frustration and a growing lack of trust in employers. And job seekers and employers are bending the rules to get ahead.<\/p>\n<p>New research known as the &#8220;<a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kellyservices.us\/news-and-insights\/dishonest-job-search-survey-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.kellyservices.us\/news-and-insights\/dishonest-job-search-survey-results\" aria-label=\"Dishonest Job Search\">Dishonest Job Search<\/a>,&#8221; surveyed over 2,000 job seekers and hiring managers and found both confusion and miscommunication in hiring. The national study exposes the silent strategies job seekers and hiring managers use that are shaping today\u2019s workplace. From misleading remote work promises to fake job postings, the data shows a workplace where bending the truth has become just part of doing business.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cDishonest Job Search&#8221; detected tactics that cross the line from strategy into dishonesty, damaging trust between job seekers and employers. Companies post exploratory job listings that they aren\u2019t planning to fill to gauge talent availability and build pipelines, while job seekers cast wider nets by applying for stretch roles and leveraging AI tools to compete in crowded markets.<\/p>\n<p>Fake job postings are fueling a lack of trust, and companies are posting them to alleviate employee workload concerns and to feign company growth. Hiring managers say fake job postings lead to boosted revenue, morale and productivity, and 70% of managers say they believe it\u2019s morally acceptable to post fake jobs. Fortunately, there are ways to recognize <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bertie.forbes.com\/#\/compose?id=68502d58e4370b111ec1f4bc\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/bertie.forbes.com\/#\/compose?id=68502d58e4370b111ec1f4bc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"red flags that indicate suspicious job descriptions.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">red flags that indicate suspicious job descriptions.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Misleading remote work promises has become a major source of confusion and mixed messages in hiring. This mismatch shows up in advertising &#8220;remote-friendly&#8221; positions that require frequent office presence, describing &#8220;hybrid&#8221; arrangements that heavily favor in-office work or suggesting flexibility that disappears after hiring.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>54% of hiring managers admit to misrepresenting remote work availability to secure hires.<\/li>\n<li>48% believe candidates will accept less ideal conditions once hired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The divide is further widened when job seekers want to know what a job pays before they apply, but most employers aren\u2019t telling them. The study reveals that 68% of job seekers want salary information disclosed upfront in job descriptions, but only 48% of hiring managers provide it at that stage. That 20-point gap between what job seekers want and what they get isn\u2019t an accident, according to the study.<\/p>\n<p>Many employers prefer to get candidates interested first, then talk about money later. The Dishonest Job Search shows that, despite the tug-of-war, both sides want the same thing: a hiring process based on honest information and real opportunities. They both want straightforward conversations and transparency but are stuck in gridlock over guessing games.<\/p>\n<p>The Three Agreements In The Dishonest Job Search<\/p>\n<p>1. The three-day rule is one of several surprising areas where job seekers and hiring managers agree on expectations and strategies. Amid all the gamesmanship in hiring, job seekers and hiring managers have quietly settled on the same timeline:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>52% of job seekers say three days is reasonable to decide on a job offer.<\/li>\n<li>54% of hiring managers expect a response within the same time frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Three days has become the standard window\u2014long enough to review details, discuss with family, or weigh other options, but quick enough to show genuine interest. It gives both sides what they need: candidates get time to make an informed decision, and employers get a reasonably prompt response that keeps their hiring process moving.<\/p>\n<p>2. AI use in the job application process is the second unexpected agreement employees and employers have settled on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>63% of job seekers say it\u2019s ethical to use AI to enhance their applications.<\/li>\n<li>67% of hiring managers agree with this approach.<\/li>\n<li>66% of hiring managers use AI-detection software to screen applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to the study, job seekers polish their resumes with AI tools, then hiring managers run those same resumes through AI detectors. But rather than creating an arms race, both sides seem to view AI as just another tool\u2014like spell check or grammar software\u2014that helps put your best foot forward.<\/p>\n<p>3. Job requirements is the third agreement where job seekers and hiring managers have reached the same conclusion:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>96% of job seekers apply for positions where they don\u2019t meet all required qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>75% of hiring managers say it\u2019s acceptable for candidates to apply for jobs they\u2019re only partially qualified for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4 Recommendations For The Dishonest Job Search<\/p>\n<p>A considerable number of job seekers (84%) suspect that companies routinely post &#8220;phantom job&#8221; openings, and the study\u2019s data shows they\u2019re right to be suspicious. A notable 78% of hiring managers say they have interviewed candidates for roles that were not immediately available. When job seekers encounter fake postings, they start questioning whether any opportunity is real.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-day rule give job seekers time to decide if a suspicious job offer is legitimate. If you\u2019re a job seeker, <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bryanrobinson\/2023\/12\/01\/10-tips-to-reduce-job-stress-and-anxiety-during-a-job-interview\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bryanrobinson\/2023\/12\/01\/10-tips-to-reduce-job-stress-and-anxiety-during-a-job-interview\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"experts emphasize\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">experts emphasize<\/a> before you apply to a company that you research the organization\u2019s trajectory, market position and customer pain points. If there\u2019s time, research the organization\u2019s history and key milestones as well as when they\u2019ve taken the time to test out their products and services firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>The Dishonest Job Search researchers give recommendations for hiring managers, job seekers and organizations to mitigate the confusion and discord in the hiring process.<\/p>\n<p>Recommendations For Hiring managers<\/p>\n<p>1. Only post jobs you\u2019re actually planning to fill.<\/p>\n<p>2. Include salary ranges in job descriptions from the start.<\/p>\n<p>3. Be upfront about remote work policies from the first conversation.<\/p>\n<p>4. Recognize that skills can be developed and give stretch candidates a chances.<\/p>\n<p>Recommendations For Job Seekers<\/p>\n<p>1. Keep applying for stretch opportunities as 75% of hiring managers are open to this approach.<\/p>\n<p>2. Use AI tools openly to enhance your presentation, employers won\u2019t hold it against you.<\/p>\n<p>3. Ask direct questions about benefits, remote work and advancement opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>4. Trust your gut when something doesn\u2019t add up.<\/p>\n<p>Recommendations For Organizations<\/p>\n<p>1. Reward hiring managers for clear communication rather than just filled positions.<\/p>\n<p>2. Train hiring teams on how to have straightforward conversations with candidates.<\/p>\n<p>3. Hold people accountable for accurately representing roles and company culture.<\/p>\n<p>4. Remember that misleading candidates during hiring often backfires later.<\/p>\n<p>The Dishonest Job Search researchers conclude that hiring will always involve some strategy and positioning. They add that the companies that do it best are the ones that build their approach on clear communication and realistic expectations rather than gimmicks or misleading information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Learn how the Dishonest Job Search misleads both job seekers and hiring managers and what each side &#8230;&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":44279,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[64,420,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-44278","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jobs","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-jobs","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-unitedstates","12":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114808302258217156","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44278"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44278\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}