Is it me, or is there something going on? A trend I noticed in LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and most platforms.

Companies are reposting the same jobs from months ago. Most generic replies are that they are overwhelmed with the number of applicants they're receiving, and yet they cannot hire someone for almost 3 months.

likefunnyhelpful
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

Welcome to Job hunting 2025. Other service we offer are robotic rejections and ghosting. If there is anything else we can do to help, rest assured we won't do it.

likefunnyhelpful

Facts

likefunny

Yeah, it's pretty demoralizing. I have seen it from the inside as well.. At my last position, we had an opening for 6 months.. Everytime and applicant was pushed through, suddenly the position need was removed by HR or Payroll. That applicant just disappears. Then within 10 days, the job is reposted. I found out a lot of times this is done because there is an internal employee that is being prepared or pressured to apply for the position.. If they can't make it past the requirements, or can't get a department release from their director, they are disqualified..

The truth is they were just pushing the workload onto the rest of the team, and had no intention of filing the position. The further truth is that once we past the performance appraisal phase, they just removed the position completely.

Large companies have no incentive to hire.. only to cut cost by cutting Employee's.. They can outsource other companies to handle the workload, and not have to deal with the cost of employees on the bottom line.

If they pay a 3rd party to cover the work, it stops being their problem, they can strongarm the 3rd party company with failure to meet deadlines, obligations, or the unrealistic KPI goals they set.. Then they can renegotiate the contract or claw back payment..

Customer service or the clients are of little regard it seems. Almost like they have accepted that they have reached market saturation and the only way to keep making money is through asset acquisition and cutting expenses. They are becoming nothing more than venture capitalist pecking at the dying body of their own firm...
It's sad and not sustainable, but as long as customers accept it as the cost of doing business it will not change..

likesmart
Recent IconRecent

Definitely not just you - this “reposting cycle” seems to be a sign of how overloaded hiring teams are right now. High volume of applicants, slow processes, and maybe unclear role requirements all play a part. It’s frustrating for candidates and companies alike!

This has been going on for years

No it's not just you. There is something going on .

That has been going on for awhile now 😕 The worst ones are from .ai's that just want people to test their AI interview Bot!

Yeahs there’s this one job and I can never apply to it but it’s always on a job board like indeed

Related Posts

Hi all,
Looking for a career change, I’ve experience in project management, oncology, health promotion, engagement, inclusion and diversity and hoping to work for a pharma. Happy to relocate and would love some guidance and referral please 🙏🏾

like

PART TIME JOB!!!!!!

We are seeking a talented Rental Agent to join our thriving team! The ideal candidate for this position will enjoy fast-paced work, show creativity and have a high degree of professionalism when working with our residents. The Rental Agent is responsible for creating and maintaining successful relationships with landlords and closing rental inquiries efficiently.
TASK:
-You will contacting possible tenants, sending notices and ensure proper booking of rental property.

4

like

Considering leaving to take a partner position at a small firm. Is it worth it? Would only be 2 partners with a staff of 10. Comp would be 250k on the low end and probably top out around 350k. Would take 3-4 years to get to this level of comp as would be buying 10% per year up to 40% of the firm. Am I stupid for not taking this? Currently manager making 125k. Comp first year as junior partner would be 120k with 10% ownership.

likesmart

Guys, I possess 8yrs experience in technical field/software development. I have done B.tech from tier-3 college & have worked mostly in service based MNCs.

I would like to know what would be the path if I would like to move to VP(technology)/CTO role in the long run.

As I have not done PG & even graduated from tier-3 college, are there any additional courses which can boost & add value to my profile?

like
likehelpful
like

Hi fishes,

Any referral for automation/ functional testing(QA) role?
YOE: 3.9
Notice period: 30 days

like
like

Hi Fellow Fishes! I need some urgent advice. I had accepted a job offer at a really good company with a good role and team. I am due to start that new job on Monday 30th Aug. Now the thing is I have a better job offer from one of my dream companies-i would be really stupid not to take that offer. So I would be declining the job at the first company just 2 days before i am supposed to start! I know its a good problem to have but a very unpleasant conversation with them. How do i soften the blow?

like

Hi All, looking for referral for Plsql with 6 years experience. Please let me know if anyone can help

hi all, currently have two offers:

1: EY - FDD, home city, very good $$ for FDD

2: PwC - post-merger integration, DDV team (essentially M&A Consulting) - bigger city, always been keen to move

Coming as a Senior in Audit, with recent FDD exposure (2 deals, obviously not much). I was looking for something more than just number crunching, wanting a mix of quant / quali / strategic work. M&A Advisory or a Corp Strategy role is where I'm looking to end up long term.

Thanks in advance!

like

Hey! I created a bowl for DEIB practitioners and employers/hiring managers who need contractors or candidates .

likeuplifting

Hi Fishes I am in a complex situation, please help me out..

I got an offer with TCS and initially selected joining date as Jan 2.. but current org released me in 1 month instead of 3 months.. I asked TCS HR and others for early Onboarding but they didn't respond well..

After that I got one offer and joined immediately. But now I don't like to work here as I have to go to office all 5 days mandatorily, also role is slightly new to me.

How can join in TCS on the selected date ?
Any possibility?

like

Hi Guys, I am 1.5 years exp. in automation testing UI in java selenium having experience in Web, mobile and API testing. If I want to switch how much I can expect as SDET role.

like

LAST DAY TO APPLY!!

LTI-Larsen & Toubro Infotech is Hiring

Drive on 1st OCT.

*DM your Emailid with JobID to Apply*

Post Photo
like

Openings in Capgemini for Women professionals.

DM me for referral




HCL Technologies
Tata Consultancy
Accenture

Post Photo
like

Openings at OpenText

DM me or send a mail to
referralhelp.op@gmail.com.

Please mention YOE, preferred location(blr/hyd), tech stack and the job id.

For other openings visit the career portal
https://careers.opentext.com/go/India/2619917/

Post Photo
like

IT

Hello, not sure if I should move this to the Referral Bowl or here is good.
I have multiple years of working in Sysadmin/Tier 2-3 roles. Still experience trouble getting another SysAdmin role since I lost mine. I live in a state with plenty of work if sec-cleared. I cant get one.

Anyone work somewhere that could use an exceptional sysadmin, and that understands people aren't their past mistakes. Stuck back on helpdesk & want back to sysadmin
Have documented proof of work/performance

like

More Posts

Looking to revamp my marketing strategy, what are some out of the box ways you've advertised?

like

Agencies in NY where the work is average and you generally get to go home at 6pm? Asking for a friend.

like

What’s the average $$ a mid level designer at an agency in NYC? I’m at 70k with 3.5 years experience. Is that to low or just right?

like

Hi all,

i got a call today after accepting the offer that there is an automation drive happening in infosys and they want me to enrol to that. should I attend it? it's over the weekend. anyone got such a call. please let me know

Welcome to this community.

First of all, Thanks for joining. As you must have already realised, there are so many fishbowls for salaries but I couldn't find any India specific bowl which was the reason for creation of Indian Salaries Fishbowl.

I urge you to invite as many of your connections as possible. Lets make a great community and help each other with transparent salary information.

likehelpful

Promotion to M1, 4 rating in NYC Advisory any thoughts on raise %?

like

Looking for a good personal finance or similar book to read. Any suggestions?

like

Thoughts on a knit blazer for men?

like

Our company is going through a major transformation and there is quite a bit of resistance due to uncertainty and lots of broken promises. Are there any books you would recommend on how to change corporate culture and help employees adapt to change?

like

Why does my mattress feel harder in India

like

Any next week joiners?

If yes, please comment your DOJ as Monday(OCT 24th) is a public holiday.

@EY

like

Hi what all we need to do before joining ? I have taken the print out of all the forms that we need to submit but do we need to mail them to someone or do we need to submit the hard copy of that.

like

I get so frustrated and annoyed when people make stupid common sense mistakes and I think it’s starting to affect my relationships. Don’t really know what to do.

like

I am seeing a guy and having a hard time thinking about him in terms of long term relationship. One thing that bothers me is that he never showers after he comes back from the gym and I told him that I find it nasty. We currently live separately so I don't have to see him after he works out which is a good thing but I can easily see this being a problem in the future. Any tips? And NO I don't want to go to therapy lol

funnylike

Any book recommendations for grieving the death of an estranged parent?

like

Capgemini Amcat test doubt..

Forgot to click on submit button in Amcat email writing capegmini test. What will be impact. Do we have auto save and submit in Amcat exam?

like

How much are y’all paying for a studio in River North?

like

Are there any mothers here who voluntarily gave primary custody to the kids father? I love my children fiercely but tbh I don’t think I’m cut out to be a single parent. Family and friends tell me I’m a great mom but at the end of the day having them on my own is exhausting and I end up just either letting them do whatever they want Bc I don’t feel strong enough to set a limit about it, or yelling at them. They’re 4 and 7 for reference. Please constructive responses only. Thank you!

like

Which one is better Deloitte USI vs SAP SDC global offshore division. Is wlb is there in SAP SDC ? Quality of projects? SAP

like

Joining LSEG soon in UK. Can someone tell me 2 key questions.
1. What’s the paternity policy at the firm?
2. What model of iphone does the firm give its employees.
Thanks for your help.

LSEG
Refinitiv, an LSEG business

like

Additional Posts in Job Hunting in Tech

Is it natural to be happy then sad then happy again or on an emotional roller coaster in your career? Or is there such thing as work nirvana?is it possible to truly like your job and enjoy it every day? Or are hard days inevitable?

like

I'm interested in applying for a Senior Program Manager role at Splunk. Does anyone have insights into that specific role there? Culture, balance, career path? Thanks!

likesmart

Anyone know of IT Security jobs specializing in NIST and/or FISMA that are hiring?

Hi everyone, a question to the tech industry at large.

Why are people so hesitant to hire disabled candidates?

I am a visually impaired practitioner in South Africa, with 7 years of experience, and as soon as recruiters or business owners hear/read that I'm disabled, the conversation gets awkward and I never hear from them again.

like

I have a recurring thought that really brings me down and I can’t seem to get past it.
Some days I feel I am pretty good at what I do (not a leadership role) but then I see leaders in my own organization that are great at what they do and I don’t believe that I could ever get to their level of competence. Then I think of all the people my age who are appear to be doing those things and wonder we what’s wrong with me.
Have any of you felt this and how have you gotten past it?

like

DM me for a referral!

Post Photo
like

My husband has 3+ years of experience specializing in PL/SQL Development. Anyone have a lead for remote PL/SQL jobs? He's mostly looking on LinkedIn and working with recruiters, but is there better places to look? ZipRecruiter?

like

Hello! I am an admin professional here with no tech background currently, seeking a position in tech! I am focusing on hr or project/program management for now until I can build up my skill set. Is there anyone who would be willing to offer some suggestions on where to apply/get an interview? I am a woc as well so places that value diversity is important, and I’m really looking to get even just a pinky in the door. Thank you!

like

Any other 60 yr old unemployed life long techies out there? I have to admit, being unemployed at 60 is a bit expressing. I've started a couple business that went no where. And freelance isn't as easy as I thought it would be. I welcome your comments

like

Would anyone know how much a VP would make at companies like Egnyte, Immuta or Segment.

like

Those of you with a degree in computer science (or similar), what do you do for work and how did you end up doing that?

Hi everyone. I have an interview with Cisco for their product manager SSO role, Has anyone interviewed for this role or with company, what kind of question are expected in their process. Thanks

like

Considering changing jobs for 100% remote or hybrid where I can come in the office as needed (no mandatory days each week). I’m a senior PM in technology for large scale projects. Any suggestions for great companies that need a great PM?

like

Hello, what is the going salary for a chief of staff in technology?

I just had an L7 sdm interview with Google. Seemed to go very well except one of two system design interviews. The one went great and one went ok until they asked me to estimate the cpu/ram/server needed to handle the workload. I could give a great answer. We shall see.
Google

Hey beautiful people,
I’m 27Y and work in tech. Unfortunately my carpal tunnel is getting worst slowly. I’m worry that I still have like 45 years more to be retired and can’t stop working because I have a f* mortgage to pay 😭 I have a super ergonomic workstation, but I know my hand needs a long rest, and I can’t do it… Does anyone relate? What do you recommend?

like

I got a follow up call on an application for a "Remote" position. Talked to the recruiter and was told they planned a mandatory return to the office in the next year and the position was only "Remote" until then. Has anyone else see this?

Lots of people loosing jobs due to Layoffs. Please ping me I can refer you in Accenture!

like

I accepted an offer for a new job starting in January but haven’t heard from anyone since completing my background and drug test? Should I follow up or is this the norm?

like
like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal