Forbes featured Revelio Labs research on job postings in a look at why traditional job-search strategies may be becoming less effective.
Revelio Labs found that the ratio of hires per job posting fell from 0.75 in 2018 to below 0.5 in 2023, suggesting that a growing share of job listings may not translate into actual hires.
Read the full story here.
Not every job posting represents an active opportunity
In “Why Your Old Job-Search Playbook Isn’t Working Like It Used To,” Forbes contributor Caroline Castrillon points to Revelio Labs data to explain why an active job listing does not always mean a company is actively trying to fill the position.
Revelio Labs researchers identified several factors that could contribute to the widening gap between postings and hires, including hiring slowdowns, reposted openings, and listings that remain active without a clear intention to hire.
The findings come from Revelio Labs workforce data, which tracks job postings, hiring, and other labor market activity to provide a clearer view of how employer demand translates into workforce changes.
Read the full Forbes article for more on how the job search is changing.
Read the full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2026/08/19/why-your-old-job-search-playbook-isnt-working-like-it-used-to/
FAQ
Are all job postings tied to active hiring?
No. Revelio Labs research shows a widening gap between job postings and actual hires. Listings may remain active because of hiring slowdowns, reposting practices, or other factors.
How has the ratio of hires to job postings changed?
Revelio Labs found that the ratio of hires per job posting declined from 0.75 in 2018 to below 0.5 in 2023.
What does Revelio Labs measure?
Revelio Labs provides standardized workforce data covering areas including employment, job postings, hiring, compensation, skills, company headcount, and employee sentiment.