Coined after the release of the 2010 documentary Catfish, the term refers to somebody who intentionally pretends to be ...

But why would job seekers accept a role and then ghost their future employer? In part, it’s because the recruitment process is so arduous – and people are fed up. “Career catfishing is on ...

A growing number of employees in the UK have admitted to doing just that as part of a trend called “career catfishing”. But why? And what does it teach us about our attitudes towards work in 2025?