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

Likely Real57%(13)
Uncertain39%(9)
Suspicious0%(0)
Likely Ghost4%(1)

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 NameJobs Affected% of Listings
No salary (mandate state violation)23100%
No company logo23100%
Very fresh posting (0-3 days)1565%
Generic company name313%
Posted 30-59 days ago29%
Job aggregator (proxy posting)14%
Aggregator or proxy posting14%
No skills listed14%

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

CategoryGhost RateAvg Ghost ScoreTotal Jobs
Product (this report)4%2523

Tips for Spotting Ghost Jobs in Product (April 2026)

  1. 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.
  2. Focus on companies in our "Most Transparent" list above. These employers consistently post legitimate Product jobs with clear requirements and salary information.
  3. Look for specific team names, manager names, or project descriptions in the posting. Real Product job listings almost always include these details.

Product 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 Product jobs are ghost jobs?
Based on our analysis of 23 Product job listings, 4% show ghost job indicators. 0% are flagged as suspicious and 4% are likely ghost jobs.
Which Product employers are most transparent?
We are still collecting enough data to identify the most transparent employers in Product. 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 Product job listings. The current report covers April 2026 and analyzes 23 listings.

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