Frequently Asked Questions
What is a ghost job?
A ghost job is a listing that isn't attached to an active hiring process. Maybe the role was filled months ago and the posting was never removed. Maybe the company is "always accepting applications" to build a talent pipeline. Maybe internal politics require a posting even though the hire is already decided. The result is the same: you apply, and nobody's home.
What is the Hiring Activity Score (HAS)?
The HAS is an algorithm developed by RJRP that evaluates whether a job listing shows signs of active hiring. It looks at multiple signals — salary presence, description specificity, evergreen language, listing freshness, and more — and produces a score from 0 to 100.
How accurate is this?
This tool runs a simplified version of the full HAS algorithm. It analyzes the listing text but doesn't have access to company-level hiring data or historical repost patterns. Think of it as a first-pass filter: useful for spotting obvious red flags, but not a guarantee either way.
Why do you need my email?
We use it to send your results and, if you opt in, RJRP's weekly ghost job report. We don't create accounts or require passwords. We don't sell your email.
Do you show the company name?
Never publicly. We may store it internally for scoring purposes, but company names are never displayed on result pages or the Scroll of Shame.
What's the Scroll of Shame?
It's a public gallery of anonymized ghost job patterns — real red flags from real listings, with company names removed. Think of it as a museum exhibit of what not to fall for.
Can I score multiple listings at once?
Yes. Use the Bulk CSV tab on the home page. Upload up to 50 listings in a CSV file and we'll score them all. You can download the results as a CSV.
What's the difference between this and RJRP?
isthisjobreal.com is a free, single-purpose tool: paste a listing, get a score. RJRP is the full platform — verified employers, curated listings, community feedback, and the complete HAS algorithm with company-level signals.