Why are recruiters lying so much?

INTERVIEW SKILLS: Seventy-percent of hiring managers admit to lying to job candidates during the recruitment process, with half of those saying they do it frequently, according to Resume Genius ' 2024 Hiring Trends survey . And while telling an applicant a white lie may not seem particularly detrimental, it could have long-term consequences.?

"Building trust with prospective applicants is a must if you're looking to retain them long term,"?says Eva Chan, a career advisor at Resume Genius. "No one likes surprises, especially when it comes to their career."

See which lies are the most common: How a white lie could cost a company top talent

RECRUITING CALL OUT: Forty percent of companies posted a fake job listing this year, according to a recent survey from Resume Builder . Of that group, 79% currently have active fake job listings on their sites and other job search platforms. While these companies' intention is to boost interest from talent , the fake recruiting trend could end up being a threat to retention goals instead.?

"Posting fake jobs is not a new thing," says Stacie Haller , chief career adviser at Resume Builder. "For many years, staffing organizations would run jobs all the time so they could build a backlog of prospects ready to reach out to whenever they needed it. But what has been happening lately is taking it to a whole other level."

Here's why this tactic can backfire: Real applicants, fake jobs: Why 40% of companies posted mock listings this year

JOB HUNTING: WalletHub recently ranked 182 U.S. cities to determine the best and worst places to start a career in 2024, comparing the relative market strength and overall livability. WalletHub compiled its rankings by rating each city based on 26 key metrics including the availability of entry-level jobs, the average monthly starting salary, and housing affordability.

See which top cities made the cut: 20 best places to start a career in 2024