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Indeed Hiring Lab examines experience and seniority requirements in job postings, describing a shift toward roles requiring more experience and differences across industries. Advertised requirements do not measure all hiring decisions or employment outcomes.
Reports research on the spread of AI mentions in U.S. job postings and compares the pace with earlier technology waves. Discusses how employers may need to change tasks and workflows rather than simply add AI tools to existing routines.
How common fake or dormant job listings are, the survey data behind the estimates, and where proposed ghost-job laws stood as of September 2026.
Why I recommend it: Written for employers, but useful for job seekers: it explains why a listing may never be filled so you can spend your applications wisely.
Walkthrough of the signals that a LinkedIn posting is not a real, currently open role.
Why I recommend it: Applying to phantom postings is the fastest way to burn out. Learning the tells saves you hours every week.
