Ghost Jobs Are Haunting the Labor Market

Molly Smith, an editor on Bloomberg’s US economy team, dives into the eerie world of ghost jobs—fake job listings that leave applicants hanging. She discusses how these phantom postings not only frustrate job seekers but also distort labor market assessments. The conversation explores the reasons behind this trend, the implications for the economy, and how it reflects shifting power dynamics between employers and workers. Tune in for insights into navigating this puzzling job landscape!