How long should a job stay posted before it's a red flag?
14.0%
of the total ghost score rides on this one signal (16 of 114 points)
Why it matters
Most genuinely open roles move to interviews within weeks. A listing that sits past 30 days is increasingly likely to be unbudgeted, already filled internally, or kept up to harvest resumes. Past 60-90 days the odds it is a live, fillable role drop sharply.
What it looks like
'Posted 30+ days ago', 'Posted 3 months ago', or a listing you remember seeing months back, unchanged.
Can you even see it before applying?
Visible on 5 of 10 major boards (partial on 3, hidden on 2) — see the board coverage map.
What to do about it
Check the original posting date (not the repost date) wherever the board exposes it. If you can't see a date at all, treat age as unknown — and ask the recruiter directly when the role opened.
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