'Our client, a leading company' — why won't they name the employer?
5.3%
of the total ghost score rides on this one signal (6 of 114 points)
Why it matters
Staffing agencies sometimes post for real clients — but 'confidential client' postings are also the classic shape of fishing listings: collect candidates first, find (or never find) a client second. You cannot verify a company that won't be named.
What it looks like
'Our client', 'a leading company in its space', 'confidential', 'undisclosed', recruiter posting with no employer name.
Can you even see it before applying?
Visible on 10 of 10 major boards (partial on 0, hidden on 0) — see the board coverage map.
What to do about it
Ask the agency to name the client before you submit anything beyond a resume. If they won't name the employer even under NDA-style discretion, assume there may not be one yet.
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