Ghost Job Report: Government
Likely Real(23)April 2026 — Based on analysis of 4 Government job listings using 19 algorithmic signals
0% of Government listings show ghost job indicators
Jobs Analyzed
4
Likely Real
75%
Suspicious
0%
Likely Ghost
0%
Ghost Score Distribution
Likely Real75%(3)
Uncertain25%(1)
Suspicious0%(0)
Likely Ghost0%(0)
Of 4 listings analyzed: 3 likely real (75%), 1 uncertain (25%), 0 suspicious (0%), 0 likely ghost (0%)
Most Common Ghost Signals in Government
These are the most frequently triggered ghost detection signals across all Government listings. A higher percentage means more jobs in this category exhibit that indicator.
| Signal Name | Jobs Affected | % of Listings |
|---|---|---|
| No salary (mandate state violation) | 4 | 100% |
| No company logo | 4 | 100% |
| Recent posting (8-14 days) | 3 | 75% |
| Posted 30-59 days ago | 1 | 25% |
| No skills listed | 1 | 25% |
Tips for Spotting Ghost Jobs in Government (April 2026)
- Use the SoviaJobs Chrome extension to instantly check any Government job’s Ghost Score before applying — it works on LinkedIn, Indeed, and 50+ job boards.
- Focus on companies in our "Most Transparent" list above. These employers consistently post legitimate Government jobs with clear requirements and salary information.
- Look for specific team names, manager names, or project descriptions in the posting. Real Government job listings almost always include these details.
Government Ghost Job Report FAQ
What is a ghost job?
A ghost job is a job listing that appears active but has no real intention to hire. Companies may post them to collect resumes, appear to be growing, satisfy internal requirements, or simply forget to take down old listings. Ghost jobs waste applicants’ time and create false hope.
What percentage of Government jobs are ghost jobs?
Based on our analysis of 4 Government job listings, 0% show ghost job indicators. 0% are flagged as suspicious and 0% are likely ghost jobs.
Which Government employers are most transparent?
We are still collecting enough data to identify the most transparent employers in Government. Check back next month for updated rankings.
How is the Ghost Score calculated?
SoviaJobs analyzes 19 distinct signals for each job listing, including salary disclosure, posting age, repost frequency, description quality, company hiring patterns, and more. Each signal contributes to a composite Ghost Score from 0 (definitely real) to 100 (definitely ghost). Scores below 30 indicate likely real jobs, while scores above 60 indicate suspicious or likely ghost listings.
How often is this report updated?
This report is updated monthly with fresh data from active Government job listings. The current report covers April 2026 and analyzes 4 listings.