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QUOTE “Ghost jobs,” or ads for positions that aren’t actually open, are a common phenomenon in the tech industry .... these fake jobs posted by real companies serve multiple, sometimes insidious purposes.

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[–] [email protected] 108 points 1 week ago (2 children)

According to a 2024 survey from MyPerfectResume, 81% of recruiters admitted to posting ads for positions that were fake or already filled. While some respondents said employers did it to maintain a presence on job boards and build a talent pool, it’s also used to commit psychological warfare: 25% said ghost jobs helped companies gauge how replaceable their employees were, while 23% said it helped make the company appear more stable during a hiring freeze. Another damning 2024 report from Resume Builder said that 62% companies posted them specifically to make their employees feel replaceable.

Nasty

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

And if they force the applicants to fill out the salary requirements portion of the application, they get data they can use to argue against raises as well.

[–] [email protected] 49 points 1 week ago

Nasty

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