I’ve been wondering about the effectiveness of LinkedIn job postings lately. It seems like so many positions are listed, but how many of them are actually for roles that companies are seriously trying to fill? I've applied to numerous jobs, only to face automated rejections or, worse, no response at all. It’s frustrating to see some listings remain open for months, while others pop up and disappear repeatedly. I’ve heard theories that some of these postings are just for building talent pipelines, testing the market, or even compliance reasons. It makes me feel like I’m throwing my applications into a black hole. I’d love to hear from recruiters and hiring managers about what’s really happening behind the scenes. Are these genuine openings, or are we just chasing ghost jobs?