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• Ghost Jobs Are Everywhere: Here’s How to Tell What’s Real in the Job Market

• Wellness Reimagined: 2025 Trends That Are Transforming Self-Care for Everyone

• What Happened to Outdoor Voices?

• Notable Spotlight: TD Lunar New Year @ Union Station

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Ghost Jobs Are Everywhere: Here’s How to Tell What’s Real in the Job Market

"Ghost jobs" — positions posted online that aren’t actively being filled — are frustrating job seekers everywhere. While some postings are outdated or unintentional, others serve strategic purposes, such as gauging talent availability or padding a company’s public image. For job seekers, recognizing and avoiding these "phantom" listings can save time and energy in a competitive market.

Key Takeaways:

1. What Are Ghost Jobs?
   These are job postings that remain open for weeks or months but are not actively being recruited for. Companies may keep them up to collect résumés for future needs or to project growth.

2. Spotting the Signs:

   • Repeated postings with identical wording across months.

   • No acknowledgment after submitting an application.

   • Vague job descriptions or unusually broad qualifications.

3. Why Companies Do This:

   • To create a talent pipeline for potential future hires.

   • To project a thriving image to stakeholders and competitors.

   • As a placeholder for roles while awaiting internal budget approvals.

4. How to Avoid Wasting Time:

   • Prioritize applying to recently posted jobs.

   • Look for active hiring signals, such as LinkedIn recruiter activity.

   • Use your network to confirm whether the position is genuinely open.

5. A Proactive Approach:
   While ghost jobs are frustrating, focus your energy on roles with clear, timely communication and where the hiring process is transparent. Reach out to recruiters directly when possible to bypass uncertainty.

Why it matters: Understanding the ghost job trend helps professionals avoid unnecessary stress while navigating the job market—and saves time for positions that count.

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Wellness Reimagined: 2025 Trends That Are Transforming Self-Care for Everyone

2025 is shaping up to be the year wellness gets personal. From embracing nature therapy to harnessing the power of cutting-edge tech, this year’s wellness trends are all about balance, accessibility, and personalization. Whether you're looking to revamp your self-care routine or stay ahead of health innovations, there's something for everyone. Here's a breakdown of what’s hot in wellness this year and how to make it work for you.

Key Takeaways

1. Nature Therapy Is In

   • Spending time outdoors, forest bathing, and even gardening are gaining traction as proven stress-busters. Bonus: they’re cost-effective and accessible.

2. Wearable Tech Goes Next-Level

   • Think beyond fitness trackers—2025 is seeing AI-powered wearables that analyze your stress, sleep, and even nutritional needs in real-time.

3. Sleep Science Takes Center Stage

   • From smart mattresses to apps that optimize your REM cycles, 2025 is about making sure you get the best ZZZs possible.

4. Affordable Wellness Options

   • Gone are the days of wellness being elitist. Apps, online therapy, and virtual fitness classes are making premium self-care tools available for all budgets.

5. Gut Health Dominates

   • Probiotic-packed diets and microbiome-focused products are trending. Expect fermented foods and prebiotic-rich snacks to take over grocery shelves.

6. Emotional Fitness Gets Its Due

   • Journaling apps, mindfulness podcasts, and virtual mental health coaches are becoming mainstream, ensuring your mental fitness is as important as your physical health.

7. Custom Supplements and Health Plans

   • Personalized vitamin subscriptions and DNA-based nutrition advice are helping people tailor wellness routines to their unique needs.

8. Community Wellness Events

   • From sound baths to outdoor yoga festivals, collective wellness experiences are helping people connect and recharge together.

Why it matters: Whether you're a seasoned wellness enthusiast or just dipping your toes into self-care, 2025’s trends are all about meeting you where you are and making wellness work for you.

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