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'Ghost job' ads are getting so bad that lawmakers want to ban them
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So-called ghost job ads can lead applicants to spend time tailoring résumés and cover letters for roles that employers do not intend to fill. Job seekers may submit applications and receive no response, while the same listings can remain posted for months. In as many as one in five cases, companies have no real intention of filling the advertised opening. The listings can promote roles with attractive pay and potential even when the underlying job remains unavailable.