<ul><li>Yukti Saxena applied for a consulting firm position, got informally selected, but never received official confirmation.</li><li>Later, she was told the role was filled, possibly a victim of a "ghost job" trend where non-existent positions are posted.</li><li>Ghost jobs are prevalent in entry to mid-level roles, aiming to project growth or collect candidate data.</li><li>To avoid such situations, candidates should seek clear job descriptions and check employee reviews for signs of ghosting.</li></ul>

Ghost jobs haunt candidates amid a spooky job market

Discover more