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Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Be careful on that website’: Florida man says people are going to fake Indeed interviews. Then they end up missing

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘Indeed is starting to give Craigslist vibes’: Woman says don’t use Indeed. Is her harrowing warning really based on a true story?

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

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‘He is telling the truth!’: Expert shares how to tell if you’re actually applying for a ‘ghost’ job

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

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‘I’ve made a lot’: Man says he was fired after refusing to post a ‘ghost’ job to Indeed. Here’s how to spot one

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Worker issues warning about Indeed after it informed her boss that she applied for other jobs

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‘I was pulled aside twice by my managers’: Worker issues warning about Indeed after it informed her boss that she applied for other jobs

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‘I confirmed it today’: Job seeker says Indeed is a ‘scam,’ claims app does not turn in job applications. He shares what to do instead

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘I report them so often’: Job-hunter doesn’t get the role. So she reports employer on Indeed for ‘lying’

Job seeker finds application for a sheriff on Indeed

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‘I got an interview to be a game show host’: Job seeker finds job posting for a sheriff on Indeed, considers applying

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

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Job hunter says recruiter shamed her for not having previous experience

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‘I just want someone to give me a chance’: Job hunter says recruiter shamed her for not having previous experience

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