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Ghost Jobs Report Platform Exposes Fake Listings

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A new platform called ghostjobs.net tracks companies posting fake job listings and ghosting candidates. The site allows anonymous reporting of recruitment fraud, with 15 complaints already submitted against 15 companies. These ghost jobs waste candidates' time and damage employer brands.

Ghost job listings appear when companies post positions they never intend to fill, often to collect resumes or appear larger than they are. Candidates report completing multiple interview rounds only to receive no response whatsoever. Some fake positions exist solely to harvest personal data or gather market intelligence.

The platform uses one-way IP hashing to ensure anonymous submissions while preventing duplicate reports. Job seekers can research companies before applying to see if others experienced ghosting or made it through the interview process. The site also offers an Honest Hiring Manifesto for business owners committed to transparent recruitment practices.