You spent two hours on an application. Tailored resume. Focused cover letter. Then nothing. The listing is still up three weeks later.That silence might not be about you. It might be about a posting nobody is actively filling.This guide gives you a fast, no-nonsense way to check any job before you invest your time. The 10-Point Ghost Job Check walks you through exactly what to look for: posting age and activity, job description red flags, company hiring health, application process signals, and how to tell a ghost job from a scam.You will know when to apply with full effort, when to send a quick version and move on, and when to skip it entirely.Written by Jan Tegze, a recruiter with over a decade in talent acquisition and the author of <a target="_blank" href="https://jobsearch.guide/">Job Search Guide.</a>&nbsp;This is not career advice. It is a decision tool.Run the check. Make the call. Apply smarter.

How to Check If a Job Posting Is Real

5 minutes. No tools. Find out if a job posting is worth your time before you spend hours on an application going nowhere.

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How to Check If a Job Posting Is Real

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© 2026 Jan Tegze. All rights reserved.Terms & Conditions

© 2026 Jan Tegze. All rights reserved.

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