🚨 The New Hiring Scam: How Companies Are Exploiting Job Seekers for Marketing Gains
In today’s digital job market, the process of applying for a job has become deceptively easy—just a few clicks and your resume is submitted. But for many job seekers, that’s where the frustration begins.
After clearing skill tests, attending online interviews, and investing precious time and effort, thousands of candidates receive a generic rejection email that reads something like:
“After careful consideration, we have decided not to move forward with your application. We truly appreciate your interest and the experience you bring.”
If you’ve received one of these, you’re not alone. But what if I told you that in many cases, you were never going to get the job in the first place?
🎯 The Truth Behind the Curtain
Several companies have quietly adopted a new and disturbing tactic: using fake job openings to attract traffic, promote services, or even mine user data.
Here's how it works:
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A job is posted across job boards and social media.
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Interested candidates apply, sometimes even give a free sample or skill test.
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Later, they receive a standard rejection email.
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In reality, there was no real intention to hire anyone. The goal? Drive traffic to their platform, boost app downloads, or promote a product or service under the pretense of recruitment.
⚠️ Why This Is Dangerous
This practice isn't just unethical—it’s emotionally draining and wastes time for serious candidates. Many people prepare, rehearse, take unpaid tests, and wait for responses that are never meant to come.
It causes:
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Loss of confidence in one’s skills
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Unnecessary emotional stress
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Exploitation of intellectual effort (when you submit unpaid work/tests)
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Distrust in the hiring ecosystem
🔍 Signs You’re Dealing With a Fake or Exploitative Hiring Process
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Vague job descriptions or oddly written requirements.
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Too many steps in the hiring process for low-level positions.
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No real feedback even after multiple rounds.
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The company keeps reposting the same job every few weeks.
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The role disappears mysteriously after you submit your test.
💪 What You Can Do as a Job Seeker
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Research before you apply – Look up reviews on Glassdoor, check their social media engagement, and employee feedback.
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Ask direct questions during interviews – About team size, immediate goals, and hiring urgency.
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Be cautious with unpaid tasks or test assignments – Ask how the test will be used and whether it's a simulation or real work.
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Don’t let rejections define your worth – The problem isn’t you, it’s often the system.
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Connect with real employees from the company on LinkedIn to validate the opening.
✨ Your Skills Are Valuable
To every job seeker reading this—remember this truth:
Just because you weren’t selected doesn’t mean you’re not good enough.
Sometimes, the system is rigged, the job is fake, or your effort is being misused. But that doesn’t diminish your value.
Keep applying, stay smart, and don’t let these exploitative practices shake your confidence.
💬 Let’s Talk
Have you experienced a suspicious hiring process? Share your story in the comments. Let’s bring awareness and protect others from falling into the same trap.
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