Summary
The article discusses the issue of "ghost jobs," which are job listings that companies do not intend to fill. It includes an interview with a cybersecurity expert on how job seekers can avoid these scams.
Key Facts
- "Ghost jobs" are job postings that companies do not plan to fill.
- These postings can sometimes be scams to collect personal information from job seekers.
- Legitimate companies may also post jobs they do not intend to fill for various reasons.
- A cybersecurity expert from the University of Virginia provided tips on recognizing these job listings.
- The discussion took place on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday.
- The expert's name is Chris Maurer.
- The article was published on November 2, 2025.
