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AI Ghost Job Detector
Paste a job listing and see which warning signs it shows, from Low to High risk. You get the reasons, not just a number.
Free. See your result instantly. The full report needs your first name and email.
By the Jovamon AI team. Last updated .
Result
High risk
4 flagsThese are signals, not proof. Only the employer knows if the role is open.
Detected signals
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How the ghost job check works
Paste the listing
Add the title, company, and listing text. Add what you know about how long it has been up.
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We check eight warning signs in the text and your answers. Your risk level shows right away, with no sign-up.
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Add your first name and email to get an AI second look, a fix for each signal, and questions to ask the recruiter.
What makes a job listing look like a ghost job
A ghost job is a listing a company keeps live with no real plan to hire soon. Sometimes it is to look like they are growing. Sometimes it is to collect resumes for later. These are the eight common warning signs we check.
Posted for a long time
Listings that stay up for many weeks may be stale or collecting resumes.
How: from how long you tell us it has been posted
Reposted several times
The same role showing up again and again can mean the company never closes it.
How: from what you tell us about reposts
Very wide salary range
A range like $40,000 to $120,000 suggests the role is not fully defined.
How: we compare the top and bottom of any pay range in the text
No named hiring contact
Real roles usually have a recruiter or hiring manager behind them.
How: we look for a named person or team contact in the listing
Generic or mismatched contact email
A free email address, or one that does not match the company website, is a weak sign.
How: we compare the email domain in the text with the website you add
Evergreen wording
Phrases like talent pool or always hiring point to collecting resumes.
How: we scan for common evergreen phrases
Vague duties
A list of generic tasks with no clear team, goal, tool, or result.
How: we look for generic phrases and a lack of specifics
Level and requirements do not match
An entry level title asking for many years of experience.
How: we compare the title level with the years asked for
EXAMPLE
Example: a High risk listing
Result
High risk
5 flagsThis listing shows 5 of 8 warning signs, and 2 more to watch. Check it before you spend time applying.
Detected signals
- Posted for a long time You told us this listing has been posted for over 2 months. triggered
- Reposted several times You told us you have seen this listing reposted 4 or more times. triggered
- Very wide salary range The pay range runs from $40,000 to $120,000, about 3 times from low to high. triggered
- No named hiring contact No named contact or team was found in the listing. watch
- Generic or mismatched contact email The contact email domain (examplejobs-mail.com) does not match the company website (example.com). triggered
- Evergreen wording The listing uses the evergreen phrase "future opportunities". watch
- Vague duties The listing has 6 generic duty phrases and no specific tools, metrics or team names. triggered
Do not reply to that email address. Find the company's own careers page and apply there.
Sample listing from a made-up company, shown to explain how results look.
BE CLEAR ABOUT THE LIMITS
What this tool can and cannot tell you
It can:
- Show which common warning signs a listing has.
- Explain why each one matters.
- Point you to what to check next.
It cannot:
- Prove a company is not hiring.
- See the company's internal plans or hiring software.
- Know how long a listing has been up unless you tell it.
A High result means more warning signs. It does not mean the company is dishonest.
What to do if a listing looks like a ghost job
Check the company's own site
Look for the same role on the company's careers page. If it is not there, the listing may be stale.
Look for it elsewhere
Search the title and company on other job boards. The same role posted over and over is a warning.
Find a real person
Look for the recruiter or hiring manager on LinkedIn. A real person who replies is a good sign.
Ask a simple question
Ask when the role was last reviewed and what the next step is. A clear answer helps.
FAQ
Ghost job detector questions
What is a ghost job?
A ghost job is a listing a company keeps live without a real plan to hire soon. The reasons vary. Some companies want to look like they are growing, some collect resumes for later, and some listings are simply left up after a role is filled or paused. Read more in our guide to what is a ghost job.
Can this tool prove a job is a ghost job?
No. It reads warning signs in the listing and in what you tell it. Only the employer knows if they are hiring. A High result means more warning signs, not proof.
How does the check work?
First a rule check looks at eight warning signs and shows your risk level right away. The full report adds an AI second look that reads the listing for vague wording and mismatches. If the AI is unavailable, you still keep your rule result.
Is the AI ghost job detector free? Do I need an account?
Your result is free and instant, with no account or sign-up. The full report needs your first name and email.
What do I get free, and what does the full report add?
Free: your risk level, the warning signs we found, and the biggest thing to check first. The full report adds an AI second look, all eight signals explained with what to do for each, questions to ask the recruiter, and a verification checklist.
Do you store my listing?
We do not store the text you paste. The AI second look sends it to an AI service so it can be read, so do not paste personal details. We keep your first name and email to send your updates. See our Privacy Policy for more.
What do Low, Medium, and High risk mean?
Low means few or no warning signs. Medium means some warning signs, so check before you spend time. High means several warning signs, so verify the role before you apply.
Why does it ask how long the listing has been up?
A pasted listing does not show its history, but you may know it. Those answers are optional. They make the result better when you have them.
Is a missing salary a sign of a ghost job?
Not on its own. Many real listings leave out pay. A very wide range, like $40,000 to $120,000, is a stronger sign.
What should I do if a listing scores High?
Check the company's own careers page, search for the role on other job boards, look for a real recruiter, and ask when the role was last reviewed. Apply only if you still want the job.
How is a ghost job different from a job scam?
A ghost job is a real company with no real plan to hire soon. A scam is someone pretending to hire to take your money or data. This tool is not a scam detector. If a listing asks you to pay or to send ID documents up front, treat it as a possible scam.
How accurate is it?
We have not measured it against real hiring outcomes, because only employers can see those. The tool shows warning signs and explains them so you can verify the listing yourself.
Does it work for jobs that are not remote?
Yes. The warning signs apply to any listing. The tool is built for remote job seekers.
Which job boards does it work with?
Any. You paste the listing text, so it does not matter where you found it.
Does Jovamon search and apply to jobs for me?
Jovamon is an AI agent that finds remote jobs worth applying to and prepares your application. You approve every step, and it never submits anything without you. You can join the waitlist for early access.
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