What is Ghost Bad Jobs: Linkedin & Indeed?
Ghost Bad Jobs is a Chrome extension that helps you spot sketchy job postings. It warns you about bad practices, shows ghost reports from other applicants, and pulls in Glassdoor reviews—all without leaving the page.
Problem
Users applying to jobs online via platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed often encounter 'ghost' job postings.
Ghost job postings can be misleading, wasting applicants' time and effort as they apply to positions that may not actually exist or are not actively being filled.
Solution
Chrome extension
The product allows users to identify sketchy job postings and warns them about bad practices. It also shows ghost reports from other applicants and pulls in Glassdoor reviews, all without leaving the page.
identifies sketchy job postings and warns users
Customers
Job seekers who actively use online platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed to find employment opportunities.
They are likely to have some technological savviness, utilize Chrome for browsing, and seek tools to enhance their job application process.
Demographics could range from students and recent graduates to experienced professionals looking for new opportunities.
Unique Features
The integration of Glassdoor reviews directly into the job posting page provides context and additional insight into the company without leaving the page.
The use of 'ghost reports' gives users the collective experience of other applicants.
User Comments
Helpful in filtering out non-genuine job postings.
Saves time by reducing the number of pointless applications.
Provides more confidence when applying for jobs.
Integrates well with existing job search tools.
Some users may find it only as reliable as the data it aggregates.
Traction
Recently launched as a Chrome extension on ProductHunt.
The traction data like number of users or revenue is not explicitly provided.
Market Size
The global online recruitment market was valued at $29 billion in 2019 and is expected to continue growing due to increasing internet penetration and job-seeking activity online.
