Why most companies post fake job offers. Often. Constantly.
There are a lot of jobs out there that aren't real jobs. They're just fake. And I'm not talking about scam jobs where they're trying to get your personal info. I mean, you go to Indeed, look for a job, find a bunch of matches, send a bunch of resumes, and you get... crickets. And this can be *extremely* discouraging if you associate your self worth with whether or not companies you apply to "want you". In reality, being completely honest here, often it's likely the company isn't actually hiring, or can't afford you even at your cheapest, anyway. Don't assume you were turned down for a job because they didn't like, want, or need you. Here's 12 reasons why companies have posted fake job offers in the past, and why so many of them continue to, today. 1. Fishing - Companies can "fish" for potential unicorn employees, looking for someone who has insane qualifications, and is actively looking for work. They know that if you are look...