You've applied to hundreds of jobs. No responses. No interviews. Just silence.

Here's the brutal truth: 40% of those jobs might not even exist.

In this episode, we expose the ghost job epidemic—fake job postings that companies use to manipulate workers, impress investors, and harvest resumes with zero intention of hiring.

The shocking stats: • 40% of companies posted fake jobs in 2024 • 81% of recruiters admit their employers post ghost jobs
• 63% do it to trick overworked employees into thinking help is coming
• 62% do it to make workers feel "replaceable"
• 2.2 million monthly gap between job openings and actual hires

But here's the good news: legislation is coming, and we'll show you exactly how to spot ghost jobs before you waste your time.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:26 - Crazy statistics about ghost jobs
02:00 - More statistics that are somehow worse
04:00 - Strategies to vet a company that may be hiring
05:45 - Legislation progress to combat the practice
08:19 - Host to filter out ghost jobs during your search
10:30 - Where to find our free resources
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SOURCES:
• Resume Builder Survey (2024): https://www.resumebuilder.com/3-in-10-companies-currently-have-fake-job-posting-listed/
• MyPerfectResume Recruiting Trends: https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/jobs/search/recruiting-trends
• CNBC Ghost Jobs Report: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/11/ghost-job-postings-add-another-layer-of-uncertainty-to-stalled-jobs-picture.html
• Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS Data

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