I was contacted by a recruiter about an open role at ARE in Q4 2025. After a two‑month wait I had a phone screening that went well, and I agreed to continue. Over the next three months I completed roughly six interviews with about ten people (both virtual and in‑person), many of whom were outside the local hiring team and unrelated to the role. Scheduling was paced in two‑week intervals (hence the lengthy timeline) and required me to use PTO, as interviews were all scheduled during typical work hours. Between rounds, Talent’s communication was inconsistent and vague. They wouldn’t provide a hiring timeline despite repeated requests; however, they kept reassuring me the role was active. Along with their reassurance, the interviewers were personable and gave positive feedback, so this kept my hopes up in spite of the delays. After what was presented as the penultimate interview round, I was told the final step would be an interview with the chairman/founder and was even coached on talking points and materials to review. I prepared, then waited. Days turned to weeks, and then to a month and beyond; at first, I received occasional “sorry for the delay” notes, then the updates stopped altogether. Repeated follow‑ups went unanswered. Nearly two months after my last interview I checked the careers page and found the posting removed (it had been listed for nearly two years). No one notified me of any changes. This experience left me frustrated and confused. The Talent team’s inconsistent communication, lack of transparency about timing, and failure to notify candidates of status changes felt unprofessional and inconsiderate, especially after the significant time investment required. I don’t fault the interviewers themselves; they seemed like genuine people and likely weren’t informed of the situation. Still, the overall process suggests deeper organizational issues around hiring and coordination. I’m sharing this experience so that other candidates can weigh the commitment carefully before dedicating their time and efforts to this team, as I personally feel that mine were wasted here.
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Does alexandria real estate equities Post Ghost Jobs?
Reports from candidates suggest that alexandria real estate equities may have job listings that are not actively hiring — sometimes referred to as "ghost jobs" or fake job postings. Below you'll find community-submitted complaints, hiring pattern analysis, and Reddit discussions to help you decide whether alexandria real estate equities is actually hiring or just collecting resumes.
Complaints have been submitted about Alexandria Real Estate Equities
1 anonymous complaint hasbeen reported about this company's hiring practices.
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Ghost Jobs Index tracks anonymous complaints about companies that post fake job listings, ghost candidates after interviews, or engage in deceptive recruitment practices. This page aggregates community-submitted reports specifically about alexandria real estate equities's hiring process. If alexandria real estate equities has posted ghost jobs — job openings that were never intended to be filled — or if their recruiters have ghosted applicants after interviews, this is where those reports are collected.
What Are Ghost Jobs?
Ghost jobs are job postings that companies publish with no intention of actually hiring. Some are left online long after a position has been filled. Others are posted purely to collect resumes for future use or to create the impression that a company is growing, which is an important signal for investors. Candidates spend hours tailoring applications, preparing for interviews, and waiting for responses — only to receive silence. Ghost hiring is a widespread problem that wastes job seekers' time and erodes trust in the job market in the broad sense.
Common Signs of Fake Hiring Practices
- Job postings that remain open for months with no updates
- Recruiter reaches out, then goes silent after initial contact
- Multiple rounds of interviews followed by no response
- The same job is repeatedly reposted every few weeks
- Vague job descriptions with no clear team or reporting structure
- Offer extended, then rescinded or delayed indefinitely
Why Companies Post Ghost Jobs
Not every ghost job is intentional fraud — but the effect on job seekers is the same. Common reasons companies post fake job listings or job postings with no intent to hire include:
- Pipeline building — collecting resumes for future roles that may never open
- Internal hiring — the position is already promised to an internal candidate but must be posted publicly
- Market signaling — appearing to grow to attract investors or press attention
- Abandoned requisitions — headcount was approved then frozen, but the listing was never taken down
- ATS automation — job boards auto-republish listings without anyone reviewing whether the role is still open
Learn more about specific hiring issues in our Issues section, including recruitment pipelines and nepotism in hiring.
How to Report a Ghost Job
If you applied to alexandria real estate equities and experienced candidate ghosting, a fake job posting, or any other deceptive hiring practice, you can submit an anonymous complaint. No account required. Your report helps other job seekers make informed decisions and holds companies accountable for how they treat candidates.
Submit a ComplaintFrequently Asked Questions
Is alexandria real estate equities actually hiring right now?
Based on community reports collected here, some alexandria real estate equities listings may not represent active openings. Check the complaints above for patterns like repeated reposting, no responses, or roles that have been open for months — these are common signs of ghost job postings.
Why does alexandria real estate equities repost the same jobs?
Repeated reposting can indicate a position was never filled but also never removed, an applicant tracking system refreshing listings automatically, or a company building a candidate pipeline without a concrete hire date.
Are ghost jobs legal?
In most countries, posting a job with no intent to hire exists in a legal grey area. It is rarely illegal outright, but it can violate equal-employment obligations in some jurisdictions and is widely considered an unethical hiring practice. Learn more on our What Are Ghost Jobs page.
What should I do if I suspect a ghost job at alexandria real estate equities?
Look for red flags: the role has been posted for over 60 days, the same listing reappears every few weeks, or you receive no response after multiple follow-ups. If you've experienced this, submit a complaint to warn other candidates.