👻 Ghost Job Checker
Paste a job posting below and get an instant red-flag score for whether it's likely a ghost job — a listing that's stale, fake, or never intended to result in a hire — before you spend hours on an application.
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Verdict
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No red flags detected from the text and inputs provided. That doesn't guarantee the role is real — use the checklist below too.
How to verify further
- Search the company name plus "ghost job" or "layoffs" for recent reports.
- Check the company's own careers page for the identical listing.
- Look up the named recruiter or hiring manager on LinkedIn — do they exist and post regularly?
- Check how long the listing has been posted on the original job board, not just this repost.
- Look for the company's Glassdoor / Indeed reviews mentioning slow or non-existent hiring processes.
- Confirm the company domain in any contact email matches the company's real website.
- Never pay any fee, or provide banking/SSN details, before a signed offer.
- If unsure, apply anyway but don't pause other applications waiting on this one.