Why So Many Jobs on LinkedIn Are Fake

You find a great-looking job, spend time customizing your resume and cover letter, hit apply—and then... nothing.

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No reply. No updates. No interview.

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You may have just applied to a ghost job.

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What’s a Ghost Job?

A ghost job is a listing for a role that a company doesn’t actually plan to fill. These posts stay live, get clicks, and attract applicants—but hiring? Not happening.

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Why companies post ghost jobs:

• To build a backup pool of candidates
  
• To calm overworked employees with the illusion of help
  
• To look like they’re growing (to impress investors)
  
• To comply with laws when hiring internally
  

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Why LinkedIn Has So Many

Here’s the kicker:

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‍When you apply to a LinkedIn job, you automatically follow that company.‍

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That means more followers, more organic reach, and better visibility—without paying for ads.

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Some companies post jobs purely to boost their brand, not to actually hire.

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How to Spot a Ghost Job

🚩 It’s been posted for 30+ days with no updates

🚩 It’s missing from the company’s official careers page

🚩 The description is vague or missing key details

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None of these confirm a ghost job on their own—but together, they’re red flags.

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What To Do Instead

You can’t control who ghosts you. But you can stand out before they hit “reject.”

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🎥 KNOWME helps you send a short, authentic video that shows hiring managers:

• Who you are
  
• How you communicate
  
• What you’re like to work with

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Skip the black hole. Proactively send your KNOWME vibe check with your application—or directly to someone at the company. It’s personal, fast, and impossible to ignore.

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Bottom Line

Ghost jobs waste your time.

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KNOWME helps you make it count.

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Be early. Be real. Be seen.