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Ghost Job Report: Other

Uncertain(27)

April 2026 — Based on analysis of 31 Other job listings using 19 algorithmic signals

6% of Other listings show ghost job indicators

Jobs Analyzed

31

Likely Real

35%

Suspicious

3%

Likely Ghost

3%

Ghost Score Distribution

Likely Real35%(11)
Uncertain58%(18)
Suspicious3%(1)
Likely Ghost3%(1)

Of 31 listings analyzed: 11 likely real (35%), 18 uncertain (58%), 1 suspicious (3%), 1 likely ghost (3%)

Most Common Ghost Signals in Other

These are the most frequently triggered ghost detection signals across all Other listings. A higher percentage means more jobs in this category exhibit that indicator.

Signal NameJobs Affected% of Listings
No salary info31100%
No company logo31100%
Recent posting (8-14 days)1961%
No skills listed1445%
Serial ghost job poster310%
Posted 30-59 days ago26%
Aggregator or proxy posting26%
Possible staffing/consulting firm13%

Most Transparent Employers in Other

CompanyGhost ScoreJobsStatus
Thermo Fisher Scientific192Likely Real

Companies with Highest Ghost Indicators in Other

CompanyGhost ScoreJobsStatus
Thermo Fisher Scientific192Likely Real

Ghost Scores are algorithmically computed from 19 posting signals and do not imply intentional deception. Companies may appear on the high ghost risk list due to automated posting practices, not malicious intent.

Ghost Job Lifecycle: How Long Are Listings Posted?

All Other Jobs

22 days

avg. posting age

Likely Real Jobs

14 days

avg. posting age (11 jobs)

Suspected Ghost Jobs

18 days

avg. posting age (1 jobs)

Average real Other jobs stay posted for 14 days. Average suspected ghost jobs have been posted for 18 days — 1x longer than verified real listings. Stale postings are a strong ghost job indicator.

How Other Compares to Other Fields

CategoryGhost RateAvg Ghost ScoreTotal Jobs
Other (this report)3%2731

Tips for Spotting Ghost Jobs in Other (April 2026)

  1. Use the SoviaJobs Chrome extension to instantly check any Other job’s Ghost Score before applying — it works on LinkedIn, Indeed, and 50+ job boards.
  2. Focus on companies in our "Most Transparent" list above. These employers consistently post legitimate Other jobs with clear requirements and salary information.
  3. Look for specific team names, manager names, or project descriptions in the posting. Real Other job listings almost always include these details.

Other 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 Other jobs are ghost jobs?
Based on our analysis of 31 Other job listings, 6% show ghost job indicators. 3% are flagged as suspicious and 3% are likely ghost jobs.
Which Other employers are most transparent?
The most transparent Other employers based on our Ghost Score analysis include Thermo Fisher Scientific. These companies consistently post legitimate job listings with clear salary information and up-to-date descriptions.
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 Other job listings. The current report covers April 2026 and analyzes 31 listings.

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