Ghost Job Report: Product
Uncertain(25)April 2026 — Based on analysis of 23 Product job listings using 19 algorithmic signals
4% of Product listings show ghost job indicators
Jobs Analyzed
23
Likely Real
57%
Suspicious
0%
Likely Ghost
4%
Ghost Score Distribution
Of 23 listings analyzed: 13 likely real (57%), 9 uncertain (39%), 0 suspicious (0%), 1 likely ghost (4%)
Most Common Ghost Signals in Product
These are the most frequently triggered ghost detection signals across all Product listings. A higher percentage means more jobs in this category exhibit that indicator.
| Signal Name | Jobs Affected | % of Listings |
|---|---|---|
| No salary (mandate state violation) | 23 | 100% |
| No company logo | 23 | 100% |
| Very fresh posting (0-3 days) | 15 | 65% |
| Generic company name | 3 | 13% |
| Posted 30-59 days ago | 2 | 9% |
| Job aggregator (proxy posting) | 1 | 4% |
| Aggregator or proxy posting | 1 | 4% |
| No skills listed | 1 | 4% |
Ghost Job Lifecycle: How Long Are Listings Posted?
All Product Jobs
22 days
avg. posting age
Likely Real Jobs
16 days
avg. posting age (13 jobs)
Suspected Ghost Jobs
17 days
avg. posting age (1 jobs)
Average real Product jobs stay posted for 16 days. Average suspected ghost jobs have been posted for 17 days — 1x longer than verified real listings. Stale postings are a strong ghost job indicator.
How Product Compares to Other Fields
| Category | Ghost Rate | Avg Ghost Score | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product (this report) | 4% | 25 | 23 |
Tips for Spotting Ghost Jobs in Product (April 2026)
- Use the SoviaJobs Chrome extension to instantly check any Product 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 Product jobs with clear requirements and salary information.
- Look for specific team names, manager names, or project descriptions in the posting. Real Product job listings almost always include these details.