Business Daily The rise of the 'ghost job'
Dec 18, 2025
Eric Thompson, a job seeker turned campaigner, sheds light on the troubling trend of 'ghost jobs,' advocating for better laws to protect applicants. Dr. Jasmine Escalera, a career coach, explains why companies post these listings, including inflating metrics and data-mining resumes. Toronto employment lawyer Deborah Hudson reveals upcoming laws in Ontario that will increase transparency in job postings. Together, they unravel the emotional toll on job seekers and discuss practical advice for navigating this frustrating landscape.
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Job Hunting Became A Full-Time Grind
- Eilish spent full working days hunting jobs after redundancy and repeatedly hit ghost listings.
- She described being invited to interviews and then left without any follow-up, which crushed her confidence.
Ontario's New Transparency Rule
- Ontario will require employers to update candidates and disclose if a vacancy is actively being filled from Jan 1, 2026.
- The law applies to firms with 25+ employees and mandates candidate updates within 45 days of interviews.
Thousands Of Applications, Few Responses
- Eric Thompson applied to thousands of roles and found many were unresponsive or not real.
- He dug into contacts at companies and discovered dishonest job posting practices firsthand.