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How to know if a job posting is worth applying to

by Christina Heng·September 30, 2025

Red flags: vague JD, 'startup culture' without specifics, salary listed as 'competitive', expecting 5 years experience for junior role. Green flags: specific deliverables, clear team structure, salary range listed.

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Alicia Kwan78

The salary listed as competitive red flag is the clearest signal. Good companies have done their market benchmarking.

Kamal Srd63

A vague JD usually means the hiring manager has not figured out what they actually need. You will discover this after joining.