UPDATE: I built an AI ghost job detector. Here it is.
Remember that post asking if anyone would actually use a browser extension that flags ghost jobs? Got thousands of comments saying "YES, please."
I listened.
The Barrier is launching soon. An AI-powered Chrome extension that flags every fake job posting on LinkedIn/Indeed in real-time.
Here's what the AI catches:
Ghost Job Posted 87 days ago but "urgently hiring"?
⚠️ FLAGGED
Resume harvesting operation disguised as a job?
⚠️ FLAGGED
90+ years experience required (lol)?
⚠️ FLAGGED
Reposted same job 4 times in 2 months?*
⚠️ FLAGGED
Generic "fast-paced environment" copy-paste job description?
⚠️ FLAGGED
"Submit resume for international opportunities" with no company details?
⚠️ FLAGGED
How it works:
Install extension
Browse LinkedIn/Indeed
AI analyzes the posting in real-time
Red banner pops up with confidence level + exact reasons why it's fake
You decide if it's worth your time
That's it.
What people are saying:
"AI caught a resume harvesting scam I almost applied to. Saved me 20 hours."
"Finally something that actually helps instead of just complaining."
"The 90+ years requirement flag made me laugh so hard."
Is it perfect?** No. False positive rate ~20-30%. But the AI catches the obvious predatory shit that wastes your time.
Does it harvest your data?** No. I'm solo, running on Vercel + Supabase. You can check the code.
Cost? Free. Beta. Forever free for basics.
Wanna be the first to try it?
Beta rolling out soon. Join the waitlist: https://www.thebarrier.co/
Be first in line. No spam. Just early access to an AI that actually saves you time.
Report bugs, tell me what sucks, ask questions. I'm here.
That's all. Go get a real job.