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Check If a Job Posting Is Real

SoviaJobs analyzes job postings using 19 algorithmic signals to detect ghost jobs — positions that are posted but never actually filled. Stop wasting time on applications that go nowhere.

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Free Chrome extension. No account required to start checking.

How It Works

1

Install the SoviaJobs Extension

Add the free Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. Takes less than 10 seconds.

2

Browse Any Job Board

Visit LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse, or any major ATS platform and view job listings as you normally would.

3

See the Ghost Score Instantly

Each listing gets a Ghost Score from 0 to 100 based on 19 signals. Know immediately if a job is likely real or ghost.

What Signals We Check

Our algorithm evaluates 19 distinct signals for every job listing. Each signal contributes to the overall Ghost Score.

Salary Disclosure

Whether the posting includes a salary range or compensation details

Posting Age

How long the job has been listed without being filled or updated

Repost Detection

Whether the listing has been taken down and reposted repeatedly

Description Quality

Specificity and detail level of the job requirements and duties

Seniority Mismatch

Whether experience requirements match the stated seniority level

Skills Specificity

How clearly defined the required technical and soft skills are

Company Hiring Patterns

Historical data on the company's posting and filling behavior

Application Complexity

Whether the application process is unnecessarily complex or lengthy

Job Title Clarity

Whether the title accurately reflects the role and level

Location Transparency

Whether the work location and remote policy are clearly stated

Qualification Inflation

Whether requirements are unreasonably high for the compensation offered

Posting Freshness

How recently the listing was updated or refreshed

Hiring Manager Listed

Whether a specific recruiter or manager is named on the posting

Team Information

Whether the posting mentions the specific team or department

Benefits Disclosure

Whether employee benefits are described or entirely absent

Role Specificity

Whether the role describes unique responsibilities vs. generic filler

Application Deadline

Whether a closing date is provided for the application window

Company Growth Signals

Whether recent company activity supports genuine hiring need

Response Rate History

Aggregate data on how often this employer responds to applicants

Current Ghost Job Statistics

5% of the 21,935 jobs we have analyzed show ghost job indicators.

Likely Real85%(18,634)
Uncertain10%(2,120)
Suspicious4%(952)
Likely Ghost1%(229)

Top ghost signals: No company logo (100%), Very short description (78%), Salary range disclosed (77%), Recent posting (8-14 days) (52%), No salary info (21%)

View the full Ghost Job Index

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ghost job?
A ghost job is a position that appears on job boards but is not actively being filled. Companies post them to build talent pipelines, appear like they are growing, satisfy internal policies, or simply forget to remove expired listings. Ghost jobs waste applicants' time and create false hope.
How accurate is the Ghost Score?
Our algorithm analyzes 19 distinct signals for every job listing, including posting age, salary transparency, description quality, and company hiring history. While no system can guarantee 100% accuracy, the Ghost Score provides a data-driven probability assessment that helps you prioritize which jobs to apply to first.
Is the Ghost Job Checker free?
Yes, the SoviaJobs Chrome extension is completely free to install and use. You can check the Ghost Score of any job listing on any major job board without paying anything.
Which job boards does it work on?
SoviaJobs works on LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse, Ashby, Workday, Lever, iCIMS, and most major ATS platforms. The extension automatically detects when you are viewing a job listing and displays the Ghost Score.
How do I report a ghost job?
After installing the SoviaJobs extension, you can flag suspicious listings directly from the job page. Your reports help improve our detection algorithm and warn other job seekers about potentially inactive postings.

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Install the free SoviaJobs Chrome extension and see the Ghost Score on every job listing you browse.

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