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Ghost Tracker · Guide

What is a ghost job?

A ghost job is a job posting that looks open but is unlikely to lead to a real hire soon — kept live for recruiting pipelines, compliance optics, or market signaling rather than filling a seat.

Why ghost jobs get posted

Companies sometimes keep roles live without an immediate hire plan — to build candidate pipelines, satisfy internal reporting, signal growth, or stall while headcount is uncertain. From the outside, the posting still looks like a real opening.

Common signs a listing may be a ghost job

  • The same role stays open for months with no clear interview movement.
  • Near-identical postings disappear and reappear without a hire announcement.
  • Requirements and responsibilities are generic across many unrelated teams.
  • Recruiters cannot describe timeline, budget approval, or team size.

How Nummy Ghost Tracker helps

Companies post jobs they never intend to fill. Ghost Tracker flags them, scores the likelihood, and shows you why — so you don't waste an application. Start with the live table, read how we score listings, or browse the FAQ.

What this is not

A high confidence score is not an accusation of fraud. It is a structured way to spend your attention wisely when a posting behaves more like evergreen recruiting bait than an active hire.