Would you apply to a post where the company remained anonymous? (non-profit, job)

[Serious Conversation]

I saw an unusual situation on LinkedIn today. A job posting was up where the company remained anonymous. This was a professional position in IT. Why would a company go anonymous? Would you apply to an anonymous ad as a candidate?

[JobSeeker101]

Have I? Yes, on Craigslist. They all turned out to be scams.

[MPowering1]

Not unusual at all. Companies do that when they're replacing someone who is still with the company.

ETA: And yes, I've responded to, and been hired by, companies that ran blind (or "confidential") ads.

[Becki in Tx.]

In my profession (social work) it is not uncommon to place ads that don't list the company name. That is how I found my current job on Craigslist and it wasn't a scam. I guess it just depends on the type of job and industry. Mine is listed under non-profits.

[Jjury15]

As a general rule, if I can't find much information on a company it's a red flag. My last job had little to nothing about it anywhere and it was a terrible place.

[rzzzz]

I would not apply, simply because I like to know where I'd be working.

[vanillacat]

Sure you can always say no.

[Shadow_Ash]

Sometimes big and notable companies post anonymous ads to hide the fact they're hiring from their competition. It's not unheard of at all and pretty common practice actually.

[katie45]

I agree with others that it's not that uncommon to publish a blind ad. Aside from the reasons given, many companies don't want applicants phoning or walking in the door unannounced.

As far as being careful with personal information to an 'unknown' employer, I have sent my resume listing only my name and cell phone number (no address).

[harlowvart]

I wouldn't. Companies do go anonymous for IT positions when they are replacing someone, but I wouldn't risk sending my info to a scammer. If you are interested in the job, maybe the recruiter would give you the name or someone else in the industry would know?