Fake job listings are increasingly used by companies to give the illusion they're thriving and to placate overworked staff. If you're applying for work, there are plenty of clues to look out for to avoid wasting your time.

It’s been a long time since I was on the job market, but it was certainly disheartening how low the response ratio was.
I must have sent out 40 applications for every response, even an acknowledgement of receipt was rare.

  • fsxylo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Because companies want what’s best for them and don’t give a fuck what anyone else wants.

    A constant stream of applicants that they ignore 99% of the time means that when they don’t ignore it they can have as many people as they want at their beck and call.