Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts

Why half the jobs you see online are fake (and what to do about it) | Ep 202


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Think you're applying to real remote jobs?

Think again. Up to 50% of remote job listings might be totally fake — no role, no team, just a phantom posting sucking your time into the job-hunt void.

In this episode, Jeff and Marisa uncover:

👻 Ghost Listings: Companies that look like they’re hiring... but aren’t. No real job exists.

🛠️ Pipeline Builders: Companies "always hiring" to stockpile resumes for later.

📉 Layoff Disguisers: A new listing might appear…because they may want to lay someone off and hire for cheaper.

🧠 PR Stunts: Fake jobs meant to make the company look like it's growing.

💼 Control Tactics : Employers post fake roles just to make current staff feel replaceable and work harder 😬.

💀 Actual Scams – Fake companies trying to steal your 💰 or identity. Red flags include vague descriptions, sketchy pay, and asking for your info upfront.

This is one of those “you’ll never job search the same way again” episodes.

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Browse fully vetted work-from-anywhere jobs: ⁠https://beachcommute.com/jobs⁠

Hit play. You might just save yourself months of wasted effort.


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