You deserve transparency in your job search.
Tired of wasting your time chasing ghosts? Join a community-driven platform crafted for job seekers, by job seekers. Empower yourself and others to identify, report, and sidestep suspicious or misleading job postings. Together, we can restore balance and transparency to the job market.
How can you tell if a job is a ghost job?
Explore transparent job market insights: Reports, Companies, and Community Voices
Are ghost jobs a real thing?
That job you applied for might not exist.
40% of companies
have posted fake job listings in 2024
70% of hiring managers
believe posting fake jobs is morally acceptable
1.8M jobs
posted on LinkedIn are more than a month old
About
Our Mission
To empower job seekers by providing a transparent and user-driven platform that exposes unreliable job postings and fosters a trustworthy job search environment.
Our Vision
To become the leading community-powered resource where every job seeker can access reliable and accurate job market information, transforming how the world perceives and navigates the job search process.
Our Values
Maintaining honesty and transparency in our interactions and data. Equipping job seekers with the tools they need to make informed decisions. Believing in the strength of collective insight and support to enhance the job search experience for everyone.
FAQs
What are "ghost jobs"?
A "ghost job" is a job posting that appears online but is not actively open or available. Companies may post these listings for a variety of reasons, such as building a candidate pool for the future, projecting growth to investors, or simply testing the job market, but they often have no immediate intention to hire.
The prevalence of ghost jobs is rising. Recent surveys reveal that nearly 40% of companies admitted to posting a fake job listing this year, and around 30% currently host ghost listings on their sites or job boards. Unlike traditional job scams that aim to steal applicants' personal information, ghost jobs are often created by legitimate hiring managers as part of company strategy.
While many hiring managers believe this practice is acceptable and beneficial for business, it complicates the job search process for applicants, wasting time and potentially eroding trust in employers.
What is GhostJobs.io?
GhostJobs.io is being developed as a community-driven AI-powered analytics platform that job seekers and businesses can use to get insights into the reality of the market.
Our algorithms will analyze and synthesize historical job data and user reports alongside company hiring trends and history — allowing job seekers to quickly assess the viability of a posting and credibility of a company.
In addition to the features for job seekers, GhostJobs.io equips businesses and investors with actionable, data-driven insights for strategic market analysis and competitive intelligence. With millions of data points on talent, roadmap, technographics, and firmographics, our platform empowers businesses and financial institutions to refine strategies, forecast trends, and gain a decisive edge in a data-driven landscape.
Why do companies post ghost jobs?
Research has shown that lots of job postings are ghost jobs: listings for roles that an organization has no intention of filling, at least not in the near future.
Companies may post ghost jobs for a number of reasons, including: gauging the talent market, fulfilling an internal requirement, Impressing investors, gaining social media followers, and gaining insights into how competitors are attracting talent.
Can employers use GhostJobs.io to enhance their hiring practices?
Yes, we offer tools and data for employers to understand market trends, review their brand perception, and identify areas to improve transparency in their hiring practices. Employers are encouraged to contact us to learn more.
How can I report a suspicious job posting?
To report a suspicious job posting, you can currently visit the report page on our site. You can flag the listing, add comments, and submit it for review. This feedback is critical for identifying patterns across job postings.
If you would like to contribute in one of our web app and/or browser extension beta test groups, please join our Discord community and sent a message to one of the admins.
Can GhostJobs.io help me avoid job scams?
Yes! Our platform is designed to help identify potentially misleading or fraudulent job listings. We encourage users to use caution and leverage our insights to make more informed choices.
Can I contribute to the GhostJobs.io mission in other ways?
Absolutely! We encourage users to spread the word about ethical hiring, share experiences, and become part of a community advocating for transparency. Visit our Community page or email us at [email protected] to learn more.
Who can I contact if I have questions or feedback?
For general inquiries, visit our Contact Us page or email [email protected]. We value your feedback and are here to help!