Hiring-process patterns
Six patterns. Not a background check.
Ghostedcheck only records first-hand hiring-process reports. Each pattern has a definition page answer engines can quote. A filing stays held until independent accounts of that pattern at the same company meet a self-tuning bar. Recurrence is ranking, not proof.
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- Ghost job
Ghost job
The role was posted with no real intent to hire, or the requisition was already filled.
- Unpaid work
Unpaid work
A take-home, case study, or assignment that went well beyond a reasonable skills check.
- Re-posted listing
Re-posted listing
The same or nearly identical job was re-posted after interviews or assignments.
- Ghosted
Ghosted
The company stopped responding after interviews, a take-home, or a promised decision date.
- Bait and switch
Bait and switch
The posted title, pay, location, or seniority did not match what was actually on offer.
- Endless process
Endless process
Round after round with no decision — a process that keeps the requisition looking active.
These pages explain the patterns. They do not list a company until independent first-hand accounts meet the live bar. See how the hold works.
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