Principal Cloud Solutions Architect

Candidate achieved a 98th percentile score on the proctored Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT), followed by submitting an 18-hour enterprise cloud migration blueprint. An automated booking link invited the candidate to schedule a final client match, which was rescheduled three times by automated algorithms before the application ticket was silently marked 'Closed - Not Selected' with zero human feedback. 📋 Uncompensated Assessment Details: 15-minute proctored CCAT cognitive test followed by an 18-hour AWS cloud migration architecture specification ⭐ Ghost Severity Rating: 4.39 / 5.0 Rating Analysis: Severe rating due to predatory 18-hour uncompensated architecture assignment (5.0), global evergreen reposting across 50+ regional markets (5.0), 60 days of algorithmic silence (4.5), and overwhelming community consensus (4.8). Rubric Breakdown: Silence: 4.5/5.0 | Rounds: 3.2/5.0 | Take-Home: 5.0/5.0 | Reposting: 5.0/5.0 | Consensus: 4.8/5.0 🔗 Community Discussion & Evidence: Reddit (845 upvotes, 231 comments) — https://www.reddit.com/r/recruitinghell/comments/16xbq21/crossover_ccat_and_free_work_ghosting/ 🔍 Indeed Footprint: Perpetually Reposted (6+ months). Simultaneously published across 55 metropolitan job boards globally with identical job descriptions. Indeed reviews average 1.8 stars on hiring experience, with 120+ complaints about unpaid assessment harvesting.