New jobs site bans ‘ghosting’ as youth unemployment rises

Key points

• A new Australian job listing site aimed at young people, Knack, says no job hunters will be ghosted. Founder Gemma Lloyd says applicants will be told when their application has been viewed, shortlisted and whether they have reached an interview.
• The platform checks in with each young person fortnightly and offers practical tips if they miss out.
• The launch comes as youth unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points to 11.1 per cent in September, more than double the general rate of 4.7 per cent.