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Millions of U.S. job seekers are wasting time applying for roles that will never be filled, according to a new report from resume-building service MyPerfectResume. The analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data reveals a widespread “Ghost Job Economy” where nearly one-third of all job postings are essentially illusions.
The report, released on November 10, 2025, found that as of June 2025, 30% of all job openings—totaling over 2.2 million roles—never resulted in an actual hire. This persistent structural gap, which the