Starting to think that some finance jobs are just fake listings to look like they’re hiring. I’ve applied to the same role at a mid-sized firm three times over the last six months...got one interview, then silence. Now it’s posted again, word-for-word. Are they really hiring, or just fishing for resumes to look “active”? How do you tell when a listing is real versus total BS? I’m tired of wasting time on ghost jobs.

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They post fake jobs to make it look like they’re growing, or to keep a backup bench of candidates. It’s shady, but way more common than people admit.

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Ghost jobs do exist and same are real jobs. I applied to my current job four times. Interestingly, each time they were filling a role. Apparently, two people switched teams, one left because of visa issues (not lucky with H1B selection), and two left because one wanted a fully remote role and the other got a better offer. I got the job and the pay was great for am institutions not so popular.
My previous role was paying basic plus a 2% bonus and 3% pay raise annually. My current role offered 51% more in basic, stock option, about 13% bonus, and 2% pay raise annually.
In essence, I will suggest you keep applying as there might be things going on inside you are not privy to.

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Find a reliable recruiter (not Shelby Jennings who post fake jobs openings every day)

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apparently they just have not found "the one" they are looking for...

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The one is still busy in the Matrix.

I keep a list of jobs I have applied to, just so I can track this. If it’s the same job word for word coming back constantly, I won’t keep applying. Anything that is 30+ days old or vaguely worded, I’ll pass on too. It really is hard to tell what is worth the time and what isn’t.

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I am going through the same situation of ghosted jobs.

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Insert that James Franco "first time?" meme here. This has been going on for a while now. Ghost jobs are real, and you've most likely wasted your time applying to them if you've been job hunting at any point in the past few years.

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I agree! I applied for a handful of jobs where my experience and skills are slam dunk but not one response and the jobs are still being reposted. I saw an article abt WorkDay being accused of weeding out applicants over 40.. makes me think.

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Hi! Where do you usually go online to find job opportunities?

There is toxic uncertainty within corporate today. Ghost jobs exist because companies need these roles filled but hiring budgets are constantly reevaluated.

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