You find a job that looks perfect. You apply, and you never hear back. Later you notice the same post has been online for months. This happens often, and it is not always your fault.
Why a listing can stay open for a long time
- The role is hard to fill. Some senior or very specific roles really do take months.
- The company is always hiring. Large teams keep a general post open and use it to collect candidates.
- Nobody closed it. The role was filled or paused, but the post was not removed.
- Budget changed. Hiring was put on hold, but the page is still live.
What the dates on Tech Jobs Wall mean
Published is the date the company itself gives for the post. We only show it when the source provides it. If it is missing, we write unknown — we never guess.
Updated is the last time the company changed the post.
First seen here is the day our system first found the post on the company career page.
How to use them
- A recent Published date is the strongest sign of a fresh role.
- If Published is unknown, look at First seen here. A post we first saw this week is probably new.
- A very old Published date with no update is worth less of your time. You can still apply, but do not wait for it.
A simple rule
Spend most of your energy on roles from the last few weeks, and always check the company page before you apply. The company page is always the final source.
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