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28% of Job Postings on Company Career Sites Remain Open Over 90 Days
Key points
- 28.3% of job postings are open over 90 days.
- 16.3% of job postings are open over 180 days.
- Median age of an open posting is 36 days.
- Hospitality postings remain open longest (43.9% over 90 days).
Job Posting Longevity
An analysis of job postings on company career sites revealed that 28.3% of dated listings have been active for more than 90 days. A substantial portion, 16.3%, has been open for over 180 days, indicating a prolonged presence on career portals. The median age for an open job posting is 36 days.
Category and System Variations
The duration of job postings varies significantly by industry and applicant tracking system (ATS). Hospitality sector postings have the longest average lifespan, with 43.9% remaining open for over 90 days and a median age of 65 days. In contrast, healthcare postings turn over fastest, with only 19.7% open for more than 90 days.
Among ATS platforms, Lever boards show the highest percentage of stale postings at 48.2%, while Workday has the smallest at 17.2%. Some systems like Pinpoint, Personio, and Y Combinator do not publish posting dates, preventing age measurement.
Posting Closure and Reposting Trends
The data also examined the lifecycle of closed postings. 14.6% of closed postings were removed within a week of being published. Additionally, 4.2% of closed postings were reposted by the same employer for the same role within 30 days, suggesting a cycle of closing and reopening positions.
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A recent analysis of job postings on company career sites found that 28.3% of dated postings have been open for over 90 days, with 16.3% open for more than 180 days. This data indicates a significant portion of job listings remain active for extended periods, suggesting potential issues with hiring efficiency or evergreen roles.