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Why is it so hard to find a job now? Enter Ghost Jobs

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391 points JSeymourATL | 2 comments | 14 Nov 24 14:35 UTC | HN request time: 0.411s | source
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bradley13 ◴[14 Nov 24 15:10 UTC] No.42136901[source]▶
I once applied for a job that precisely matched my qualifications. It was crazy - the job description could have been written by someone looking at my CV.

I didn't even get an interview. Likely no one did.

It wasn't a ghost job, though. It was a position created for a someone they wanted to hire. Being a public institution, they were required to advertise positions. That didn't mean that they actually wanted any of the candidates who applied.

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1. vondur ◴[14 Nov 24 18:39 UTC] No.42139563[source]▶
Yes, this happens quite often in jobs in the public sector.
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2. RachelF ◴[14 Nov 24 18:43 UTC] No.42139619[source]▶
Another trick I've seen in the public sector is to advertise the job for 10 minutes. Typically from 12.00 to 12.10pm.

That way, they've advertised, could not find anyone suitable, and can employ the person they really want.