Is this a ghost job?

What is a ghost job? A ghost job is a listing that is advertised but not actively being filled, often posted to build a talent pipeline, look like the company is growing, or simply left up too long. This free checker reads the description for signals like evergreen “always hiring” language, missing pay, vague boilerplate, and no named team, then gives you a risk read. It is a heuristic, not proof.

What is a ghost job?

A ghost job is a listing that is advertised but not actively being filled. Companies post them to build a talent pipeline for later, to look like they are growing, or simply because the role was never taken down. A significant share of online job postings may be ghost jobs, which is why it pays to check before you invest hours applying.

How can I tell if a job is a ghost job?

Common signals are: the posting has been open or reposted for months, the description is vague boilerplate with few specifics, there is no salary, it uses 'always hiring' or talent-pool language, and there is no named team, manager, or contact. This checker reads the description for those signals and gives you a risk read.

Is the ghost-job checker accurate?

It analyzes the job-description text for known signals, so it is a heuristic, not proof. A real posting can trip the signals and a ghost can avoid them. Use it as one input, then verify the company is actively hiring (recent team posts, the role's repost history, or a quick message to a recruiter) before applying.

Is it free?

Yes. The ghost-job checker is completely free with no signup. Your job-description text is analyzed in your session and never stored.