#dataprivacy #jobapplications #largecompanies #personaldata #jobmarket #jobsearch #datacollection #companyhiring
Are you tired of pouring your heart and soul into job applications only to never hear back from the company? 🤔 Maybe that’s because some companies are using job applications to collect and sell your data. 😱 It may seem like a conspiracy theory, but the truth is that large companies have positions available that they never actually intend to hire for.
## The Data Collection Dilemma
When you apply for a job online, you are often asked to provide a lot of personal information. From your full name and address to your education and work history, companies are collecting a treasure trove of data about you. But what are they doing with all of that information? 🧐
### Selling Your Data for Profit
Believe it or not, some companies are using job applications as a way to collect valuable data that they can then sell to third parties. Your personal information is a hot commodity in today’s digital economy, and companies are cashing in on it without your knowledge. 😠
### Filling the Talent Pipeline
But why would companies have positions available that they never actually plan to hire for? This practice, known as “phantom job listings,” allows companies to build a database of potential candidates for future openings. By collecting resumes and personal information from job applicants, companies can have a pool of talent ready to tap into when the need arises. 🤯
## Protecting Your Privacy
So what can you do to protect your data when applying for jobs online? Here are some tips to keep in mind:
1. **Limit the Information You Share:** Only provide the information that is necessary for the job application. You don’t need to disclose every detail of your personal life.
2. **Read the Privacy Policy:** Before submitting your application, take the time to read the company’s privacy policy. Make sure you understand how your data will be used and if it will be shared with third parties.
3. **Use a Pseudonym:** Consider using a pseudonym or fake name when applying for jobs online to protect your identity.
4. **Stay Informed:** Stay up-to-date on data privacy laws and regulations to understand your rights when it comes to your personal information.
By being aware of how your data is being used and taking steps to protect your privacy, you can navigate the job application process with confidence. Don’t let companies take advantage of your personal information for their own gain. Stand up for your data rights and demand transparency in the hiring process. 💪🏼
In conclusion, job applications are not just a means for companies to assess your qualifications, but also a way for them to collect and sell your data. By being aware of this practice and taking steps to protect your privacy, you can ensure that your personal information is safe and secure. Stay informed, be vigilant, and don’t let companies profit off of your data without your consent. #dataprotection #jobapplicants #yourdatayourrights
In the same vein, I’m fairly confident people who only move like 1-2k steps a day will pay more for health insurance.
So are all your “usage” trackers. They sell that shit to see what people are doing and interested in.
My dad got his professional job of 35 years by seeing and as in the newspaper on Wednesday, walking in on Thursday, and starting the following Monday.
I miss an era that I never even really grew up in.
Recruiters with no job openings perform salary analysis by asking candidates their desired pay for certain roles and then sell that to employers to identify the pay floor for different positions.
I also realize (from experience in my own department) that an open position must formally be posted online even if they’re planning on hiring from within.
I applied to 66 jobs this week. I don’t expect to hear back from more than 50% of them and doubt human eyes will see more than 5-10%. It’s so fucked. I’m not ever reaching upwards for these roles – they are literally at or slightly below my skill level and I have a very strong resume.
It’s all a data harvesting game. If you ain’t paying, you’re the product. Stay vigilant peeps
Wow, imagine we decided we didn’t want this and instituted laws to protect our personal data.
Also to appease stressed, overworked staff: “Look, we’re trying to find you help! Just keep working harder in the meantime…”
Everything on the internet is being used to sell and collect data.
I wish this shower thought were fake but have confirmed first hand. I had a relatively new email only 2 months old that got few spam hits. I never used this email for anything as I was going to use it for job searches. I posted exactly one resume with this email to a small company, three days later it remained relatively calm with few additional hits. Then posted the same email to a large corporation and my inbox just filled with job search and college ecruitment spam
They also post fake jobs to make it look like the company is growing. That helps stock prices and investments.
You are a bit late to this one . But happy someone else is picking up on it.
If something is free , you are the product and you personally are worth millions.
Look it up .
Fuck them.