JobTrustCheck

Free evidence-based check

Ghost job checker

Check whether a posting includes the basic details expected from a current role and whether its company and application path can be verified.

  • Look for a clear title, location, pay, and employment type
  • Review whether the employer and application path can be identified
  • Check public ATS feeds when a supported job link is provided
What would you like to check?

Providing the employer's official website helps check whether the job or ATS link appears connected to the company.

Reports are saved and shareable by link. Do not paste Social Security numbers, banking details, home addresses, passwords, or other sensitive personal information.

Paste at least 10 characters to run a useful check.

Quick answer

How to check whether a job listing may be inactive

  1. 1Check the posting date and whether the listing has been repeatedly refreshed or reposted.
  2. 2Search the employer's official careers page for the exact title and location.
  3. 3Confirm that the application link still opens a current role rather than a generic talent page.
  4. 4Look for specific duties, team needs, reporting lines, and hiring timelines instead of evergreen wording.
  5. 5Ask the employer through an official contact channel whether the role is actively accepting applications.

What this checker can tell you

No automated tool can confirm whether an employer is actively interviewing. This report focuses on observable clues such as a clear title, location, employment type, pay details, company identity, and a current public application destination.

Warning signs to review

  • The same listing remains open for a long period without updates
  • The role has little detail about responsibilities or team needs
  • The job appears on an aggregator but not the company careers page
  • The application link no longer resolves to a current posting
  • An identical evergreen description is repeatedly reposted without a clear hiring timeline

A report is a starting point

Risk signals do not determine whether an employer or listing is legitimate. Verify the opening through the employer's official website or a contact method you found independently.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about this check

What is a ghost job?

The term usually describes a published role that may not be actively filled. A listing alone cannot reveal the employer's intent.

Can an old listing still be a real opening?

Yes. Some employers hire continuously or reuse listings. Check the posting date and ask the employer whether the role is currently active.

Does a missing ATS match prove the role is inactive?

No. Feeds can change, links can be customized, and some jobs are not publicly listed. Treat a missing match as a reason to verify.

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