Have you ever applied for a job, poured your heart into a cover letter, and heard… nothing? Or worse, discovered the position didn’t even exist? You might have stumbled into a ghost job. In this video, we’re pulling back the curtain on ghost jobs—job postings companies list with no intention of filling. If you’re a job seeker feeling stuck in the hiring process, stick around to learn why ghost jobs happen, how they impact you, and how to navigate the job market without falling into these traps. Let’s dive in!Ghost jobs are job listings that appear real but aren’t. Companies post them on job boards, but the roles are either already filled, on hold, or never existed. A 2023 survey found that up to 40% of job postings online may be ghost jobs. They’re not always malicious—sometimes they’re outdated listings companies forget to remove. But often, they’re strategic, used to create an illusion of growth, collect resumes for future roles, or make current employees feel replaceable.There are several reasons behind this shady practice. First, companies may post ghost jobs to signal they’re thriving, attracting investors or boosting their brand image. Second, they use these listings to build a talent pipeline, gathering resumes for potential future hires without committing to immediate recruitment. Third, some employers post fake jobs to keep employees on edge, implying they’re easily replaceable. Finally, outdated or automated job boards can perpetuate ghost jobs when companies fail to update their listings. Whatever the reason, the result is the same: frustrated job seekers wasting time and energy.Ghost jobs are a gut punch for applicants. They waste your time, drain your emotional energy, and erode trust in the hiring process. Imagine tailoring countless applications only to realize the job was never real—it’s demoralizing. For those already struggling in a competitive job market, ghost jobs can make the search feel like chasing shadows. They also skew perceptions of job availability, making it harder to gauge true opportunities.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more career tips and insights into the hiring world!SOCIAL MEDIA - Lets connect!_______________________________🌐 Visit our website: https://www.hanzlearningsolutions.com/🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanz-learning-solutions21Twitter - https://x.com/HanzLearningFB page - / hanzlearningsolutions1 IG- / hanzlearningsolutions Tik Tok - / hanzlearningsolutions Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...Pinterest page - / hanzlearningsolutions 💞S U B S C R I B E so we can stay connected!! Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate you so much! 💖 __________________________________ OTHER VIDEOS: 🎬EP 01 -TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS I HLS ..;- https://youtu.be/dZIKFesLYSM🎬 EP 35 - Wells fargo employee tragically ..;- https://youtu.be/a1GBNrBvGdo🎬EP 27 - BOEING 33K EMPLOYEES WALK OFF l HLS ..;- https://youtu.be/EWSlEwCohX4🎬 EP 21 - How to manage team issues? ..;- https://youtu.be/wLX51AajMvY🎬 EP 47 - Dan Price is an Empathy driven leader l HLS ;- https://youtu.be/g4TQmFyKks4__________________________________Thank you for watching!Please like, comment, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 so you never miss any videos! 👉Subscribe to our channel ; https://www.youtube.com/@hanzlearningsolution👍 If you found this workshop helpful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful content. #GhostJobs #JobSearch #HiringProcess #JobMarket #CareerTips #JobSeeker #FakeJobs #HiringTrends #JobHunt #CareerAdvice #Employment #JobSearchTips #HiringPractices #JobScams #CareerStrategy #WorkplaceTrends #JobApplications #TalentPipeline #JobBoard #NavigateHiring