More about Ghost Posts:

 More about Ghost Posts:

The fake job listing trend isn’t limited to applicants with a broad range of expertise. These fake job postings are used for internal purpose (keep certain staff members / departments motivated, keep the HR department busy) or to avoid discrimination liabilities.”

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Ghost Posting - Check the Posting Date.

 1. Check the Job Posting Date

One of the first indicators of a ghost job posting is the date it was listed. Jobs that remain open for an unusually long time without updates might be inactive. Companies often leave these postings up to build a pool of potential candidates for future needs rather than immediate hires.

Actionable Tip: Set up job alerts to receive the latest postings and prioritize those listed recently.

Source: Connorsgroup.com

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More about Ghost Posts:

  More about Ghost Posts:

The fake job listing trend isn’t limited to applicants with a broad range of expertise. These fake job postings are used for internal purpose (keep certain staff members / departments motivated, keep the HR department busy) or to avoid discrimination liabilities.”

Fake Job posts:

   Fake Job posts:

Ghost jobs, or roles that companies advertise but have no intention of filling, account for up to 22% of jobs advertised online, according to Greenhouse, a hiring platform. Companies may post ghost jobs to suggest growth, keep postings up for exceptional candidates, or comply with federal law.

To spot a fake job, look for listings without timestamps, posted months ago, or not appearing on the employer's website. Consider calling the employer directly for more information.

Source: WSJ.com

Instagram: Definition of Ghost Post

 Instagram: Definition of Ghost Post

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCz-oHlydHz/

Ghosting Posting of Job Opportunities:

 Ghosting Posting of Job Opportunities:

The next series of posting will be about "Ghost Posts"

Definition: Ghost job postings are fraudulent job listings designed to mislead job seekers. These deceptive ads often promise enticing opportunities but never materialize into legitimate employment.

One reason for ghost posts:

Companies post ghost jobs for myriad reasons: They want to hire someone—eventually. The company wants to fill the role in the future, but the position isn't available yet (for instance, because they don't have headcount or they've instituted a hiring freeze). The listing is out-of-date or they're hedging their bets.

More later.

Ghost Posting

Recent Study:

In a study that analyzed 16K+ job listings across LinkedIn, Indeed, and company career portals between Q3/Q4 2024 and Q1/Q2 2025.

We found that:

• 21.7% of all listings were "ghost jobs" (roles left open or re-advertised for 6+ months with no active recruitment)

• 41.1% of companies interviewed knowingly posted them as a marketing activity.

• 69.4% admitted to doing so at least occasionally.

• In large enterprises, 49.3% of advertised roles remained unfilled after six months (2H 2024 to 1H 2025) compared with 91.3% fulfilment pre‑2020.

Ghost postings aren’t just harmless marketing. They erode the dignity of job seekers, waste time and emotional energy, and deepen the sense of powerlessness in an already precarious job market.

Ghost Posts - Lack of a Time Stamp.

 Ghost Posts - Lack of a Time Stamp.

If a job listing is missing a timestamp or it was posted more than a month ago, there's a chance it could be a ghost job.

Dedicated your time and efforts to apply only for jobs that were posted a month or less ago (higher probability that these postings are for open positions.

More about Ghost Posts:

  More about Ghost Posts:

The fake job listing trend isn’t limited to applicants with a broad range of expertise. These fake job postings are used for internal purpose (keep certain staff members / departments motivated, keep the HR department busy) or to avoid discrimination liabilities.”

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Ghosts Posts

 Ghosts Posts

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFfcyKBxXt0/

Ghost Posting Issue:

 Ghost Posting Issue:

1. Check the Job Posting Date

One of the first indicators of a ghost job posting is the date it was listed. Jobs that remain open for an unusually long time without updates might be inactive. Companies often leave these postings up to build a pool of potential candidates for future needs rather than immediate hires.

Actionable Tip: Set up job alerts to receive the latest postings and prioritize those listed recently.

Source: Connorsgroup.com

Ghost Posting:

 Ghost Posting:

Clarify Capital, a New York-based business loan provider, surveyed 1,000 hiring managers, and found nearly seven in 10 jobs stay open for more than 30 days, with 10% unfilled for more than half a year. Half the respondents reported they keep job listings open indefinitely because they "always open to new people". More than one in three respondents said they kept the listings active to build a pool of applicants in case of turnover – not because a role needs to be filled in a timely manner.

The posted roles are more than just a talent vacuum sucking up resumes from applicants. They are also a tool for shaping perception inside and outside of the company. More than 40% of hiring managers said they list jobs they aren't actively trying to fill to give the impression that the company is growing. A similar share said the job listings are made to motivate employees, while 34% said the jobs are posted to placate overworked staff who may be hoping for additional help to be brought on. 

Source: BBC.com

More about Ghost Posts:

 More about Ghost Posts:

The fake job listing trend isn’t limited to applicants with a broad range of expertise. These fake job postings are used for internal purpose (keep certain staff members / departments motivated, keep the HR department busy) or to avoid discrimination liabilities.”

+++++++

Looking for a new career position or guidance about best practices for job search, including how to handle ATS? If you have a moment, please review and follow my updated Instagram account: 

www.instagram.com/allanbrownresume/

Ghost Posting Issue:

1. Check the Job Posting Date

One of the first indicators of a ghost job posting is the date it was listed. Jobs that remain open for an unusually long time without updates might be inactive. Companies often leave these postings up to build a pool of potential candidates for future needs rather than immediate hires.

Actionable Tip: Set up job alerts to receive the latest postings and prioritize those listed recently.

Source: Connorsgroup.com

Ghost Posts

Ghosting Posting of Job Opportunities:

The next series of posting will be about "Ghost Posts"

Definition: Ghost job postings are fraudulent job listings designed to mislead job seekers. These deceptive ads often promise enticing opportunities but never materialize into legitimate employment.

One reason for ghost posts:

Companies post ghost jobs for myriad reasons: They want to hire someone—eventually. The company wants to fill the role in the future, but the position isn't available yet (for instance, because they don't have headcount or they've instituted a hiring freeze). The listing is out-of-date or they're hedging their bets.

More later.