Costco rejection email admits ghost jobs; Greenhouse estimates 18-22% of postings
aakashgupta · x · 2026-09-21
A Costco rejection email flatly states the role stays listed 'even if we are not currently filling that role' — a major company admitting to ghost jobs. Greenhouse estimates 18-22% of postings per quarter are ghosts; a Clarify Capital survey found 1 in 10 hiring managers admit keeping listings live over six months. Evergreen posts build free resume pipelines and signal growth, while applicants and economic data pay the price.
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