Job seekers are sending out hundreds of applications into the void, only to receive silence. The market is heavily polluted by ‘ghost jobs’.
The illusion of growth
Companies frequently leave listings active to project an image of health and expansion to investors. An active career page signals that the business is doing well, even during a hiring freeze.
Placating overworked employees
When teams are stretched thin, managers often keep a job requisition open to give current employees the illusion that help is on the way, preventing burnout-driven resignations.
Data harvesting
Some corporations constantly collect resumes to maintain an active talent pool. It costs nothing to leave a digital listing up, but it inflicts massive frustration on applicants.