The Rise of Misleading ‘Bait-and-switch’ Jobs—and How to Avoid Them

Jobs are always evolving, particularly in the age of artificial intelligence. But if the work you’re doing bears little resemblance to the role you were promised, and especially if no one has explained or discussed the change with you, you might be experiencing a career "bait-and-switch."

When ResumeBuilder surveyed 1,000 U.S. employees, nearly one in five said their role had changed significantly or was completely different from what they were hired to do. Additionally, 30 percent felt undervalued or overlooked, according to the survey report, and 74 percent found conversations about career growth inconsistent, delayed or addressed only after an issue arose.

It’s very unlikely someone will be in exactly the same role for their entire career. But what distinguishes normal changes in responsibilities from something more worrisome is clear communication and expectations, said Stacie Haller, ResumeBuilder's chief career advisor.

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