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Red flag ยท 10 pts ยท 8.8% of total score

Is a vague 'rockstar / multiple positions' job title a red flag?

8.8% of the total ghost score rides on this one signal (10 of 114 points)

Why it matters

Real reqs are written for one approved seat with one title. 'Rockstar engineer', 'Various positions', or a title stacking three roles into one signals a resume-collection net cast as wide as possible, not a budgeted opening.

What it looks like

'Rockstar', 'ninja', 'guru', 'superstar', 'Multiple positions available', 'General application', or 'Designer / Developer / Marketer' all in one title.

Can you even see it before applying?

Visible on 10 of 10 major boards (partial on 0, hidden on 0) โ€” see the board coverage map.

What to do about it

Ask which single role and level the req is approved for. A real hiring manager can answer in one sentence; a pipeline posting can't.

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