Ghost Jobs: Spotting Scams and Stale Listings in Your Search
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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
• 👻 Ghost jobs explained: fake scams vs. stale listings wasting time and risking data
• 🚩 Red flags: no real interview steps, upfront fees, early requests for SSNs/bank info, vague roles, personal email domains, and urgency tactics
• 🔎 Verification tips: check employer career pages, validate hiring managers on LinkedIn, insist on corporate emails and live interviews
• 🛡️ Protection steps: save evidence and report to the FTC and job boards like Indeed/LinkedIn
• 🤖 Why it’s rampant: remote-work surge, AI-generated ads, and overwhelmed recruiters leaving posts up
• ✅ What’s next: platform AI detection, potential regulations, and verification badges for job ads
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