Job Scams and Ghost Posts... As if The Job Search Process Wasn't Hard Enough Already

According to the Better Business Bureau, approximately 14 million people encounter job scams annually in the U.S. alone! 😱😱In 2022, CNBC reported that Americans lost $68 million to this deceitful practice. With the rise of remote job opportunities, scammers have unlocked a whole new level of potential victims. In this episode, we tackle the very current issue of job scams, and we talk about "ghost posts" (positions that companies post on major online professional platforms, but they have no real intention of filling) and why that’s actually a thing. We also interview Callie Heim, a marketing professional who was scammed via LinkedIn's Easy Apply feature, and we connect with recruiting expert Daniel Space (@danfromhr) who shares advice on how to avoid this from happening to you. FRIENDLY REMINDER! Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes a lot of work! If you like what we do, please consider making a donation here. It would mean SO MUCH to us :) EPISODE SOURCES: Don't be scammed by fake job listings - Business Insider.com Job Listings Abound, but Many Are Fake - WSJ Americans lost $68 million to job scams this year—here's what to look out for - CNBC.com Fake job scams are skyrocketing online — and they're getting harder to detect - LATimes.com CREDITS: This episode was produced and edited by Aileen Merciel, and improved by the feedback of Glenda Pacanins.  Surfing Corporate's intern is Stephany Gil de Sucher. Our original theme song is by Chaliwa Music. The rest of our music is by BlueDot Sessions. Check out surfingcorporate.com and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices