Vet job sites in 8 simple checks

Many listings hide where your application ends up or repeat stale openings. Run eight quick checks to spot real jobs faster and avoid wasted applications.

Test filters and location settings

Write down the role, time zone, work arrangement, schedule, level, and pay you need. Try those filters on each site to see which truly narrows results to realistic matches. Ready to trace where applications actually go?

Confirm where your application goes

Click Apply and follow the path: company site, ATS, recruiter, or an unknown portal. Find the original employer posting to verify authenticity and avoid bait listings. Next, learn what listings should say about pay and seniority.

Spot pay, level, and schedule clues

Scan for salary ranges, clear experience labels, and precise hours. Listings that omit these force extra screening and wasted effort. After that, learn to detect duplicates and stale posts.

Catch duplicates, dates, and alerts

Compare posting dates, watch for cross-posted copies, and prefer sites that offer alerts and saved lists to organize leads. Check export and privacy options before applying. Want the full step-by-step checklist?

Read the full checklist

Get a practical framework to compare job sites, verify postings, and streamline applications so you apply only to real opportunities.