Company reposts the same job every month — what does it mean?
12.3%
of the total ghost score rides on this one signal (14 of 114 points)
Why it matters
Reposting resets the visible posting date, which makes a stale listing look fresh. A role reposted monthly for half a year either has an impossible bar, a retention problem, or was never meant to be filled — all bad outcomes for an applicant's time.
What it looks like
A 'Reposted' label, the same req appearing every few weeks, or identical text under a new posting ID.
Can you even see it before applying?
Visible on 0 of 10 major boards (partial on 3, hidden on 7) — see the board coverage map.
What to do about it
Search the exact job title + company in quotes and sort by date. If you find the same listing across several months, ask the recruiter what happened to the earlier rounds before investing time.
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