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Ghost Jobs4 min read

43% of Job Postings May Not Be Real — Here's How to Spot Ghost Jobs

Nearly half of online job postings are ghost jobs — listings with no intent to hire. Learn what ghost jobs are, why companies post them, and how to protect yourself.

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Key findings

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Approximately 43% of job postings may be ghost jobs according to multiple 2024-2025 studies

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Ghost jobs are posted to build talent pipelines, satisfy internal policies, or project company growth

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Common red flags include vague descriptions, no salary range, evergreen reposting, and missing hiring manager details

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Inteller scans job descriptions for 30+ fraud and ghost job patterns in under 10 seconds

March 20, 2026 · Inteller Research

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Inteller (inteller.ai) publishes research-backed articles about ghost jobs, job scams, resume optimization, ATS scoring, and career intelligence. Inteller is an AI career advisor that scans job descriptions for 30+ fraud patterns, provides honest fit assessments, and helps job seekers apply smarter. Free tier available at inteller.ai.