Tech Productivity Issue #298 (Official Ghost Jobs List)

Issue #298 (Official Ghost Jobs List) 10/28/24

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If you're looking for a job, one of the most frustrating things about searching online for work is not knowing what goes on behind the scenes with the companies that are apparently hiring. I say "apparently" because it seems like some positions are perpetually being advertised.

To help with this, someone on Reddit has started what they call an Official Ghost Job List, which is a Google sheet that shares info on "companies that are guilty of posting ghost jobs.".

Laptop computer with pad, phone, and coffee

The document is simply a list of companies that post fake jobs for their own benefit with no intention of hiring, thus wasting applicants' time and resources. Often these jobs are posted and reposted for at least a year without anyone actually being hired.

I know people who have experienced this problem firsthand and I hope this list of companies becomes more widely known and continues to grow. It will definitely help ones involved in an online job search to avoid spinning their wheels and focus mainly on companies that are actually intending to hire.

Now on to this week's hand-picked productivity links!

Tools & Apps

Offlight — A daily navigation and planning app that seamlessly integrates to-do lists, calendar, email, and time tracking into a single, fluid experience.

Spritz — A speed reading app for iOS and Android that uses the now-popular method of reading a single word at a time in your chosen content, with a bookmarking feature built in.

TempMail.so — A 10-minute temporary email address to protect your privacy and avoid spam with a disposable email.

Collections Database — A personal database for Mac and iOS for organizing just about anything, featuring 20+ field types, and easy to use interface, pre-built templates, iCloud sync, and more.

Brad's Deals — Remember the days of paper lists and mall marathons? Now it's Amazon Prime time. While free shipping and exclusive shows are a given, these 10 hidden perks can enhance your membership in unexpected ways. sponsor

Dumb Phone — An iPhone app that turns your smart phone into a 'dumb' phone, that is, a minimalist style phone that swaps flashy icons and colors with a sleek and minimal home screen for accessing essential apps.

2sync — A suite of plug-and-play automations to make Notion a true all-in-one workspace allowing you to sync Notion with your GCal, Todoist, and Google Tasks.

Articles & Resources

In Favor of Reading Aloud — This is mostly about reading fiction but, as the author points out towards the end, this is a good habit for those looking to improve comprehension.

Distracted? You May Have Room to Take on More — A discussion of a type of work referred to as 'busywork' and how it indicates something about how we fill our schedules and what our actual availability may be.

Majority of Remote Workers Would Quit If Forced to Return to Office: Study — Title seems a bit misleading because the actual quote in the body content says "57 percent of remote workers surveyed said they would 'absolutely' look for a new job if they were not allowed to continue working remotely."

10 Amazon Prime Benefits You Need To Be Using — Amazon Prime offers more than just speedy delivery; it includes unlimited photo storage, free release-date delivery, and early access to lightning deals, among other hidden benefits. Don't miss these 10 hidden perks that can enhance your membership. sponsor

Working From Home is Powering Productivity — A summary of research that suggests the 2020 surge in working from home has helped offset the pre-pandemic productivity slowdown.

How I Stopped My Procrastination: Insights Into Developer Mindset — Some thoughts on why some programmers tend to procrastinate, with some tips to granularize and gamify work, among others.

Screen Apnea: What Happens to our Breath When We Type, Tap, Scroll — "In 2007, former Microsoft executive Linda Stone noticed something strange happening every time she'd sit down to answer emails. She was holding her breath."

Suggestions?

Have a suggestion for a productivity-related tool, article, or other resource? Send me a direct message via X (@LouisLazaris) and I’ll consider including it in a future issue.

Stay productive!

Louis
techproductivity.co
@LouisLazaris

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