Job Listings Abound, but Many Are Fake

The job market is a mystery. You apply for a job, and you don't hear anything. But the job ad remains online for many months. The company will tell you that they aren't hiring if you ask.
It turns out that not all job advertisements are linked to actual jobs. It is possible to find the following:
The labor market is strong
With 10.8 million
Job openings January
According to the Labor Department, it is. Companies are also feeling financial strain, according to the Labor Department.
Reductions in hiring
Recruiters state that although businesses keep job postings updated, not all roles are being filled.