diff --git a/.github/workflows/semantic_pr_check.yml b/.github/workflows/semantic_pr_check.yml
index bd01b877..1cdb7868 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/semantic_pr_check.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/semantic_pr_check.yml
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 name: "Verify Semantic PR Title"
 
 on:
-  pull_request_target:
+  pull_request:
     types:
       - opened
       - edited
       - synchronize
+      - ready_for_review
 
 env:
   AIRBYTE_ANALYTICS_ID: ${{ vars.AIRBYTE_ANALYTICS_ID }}
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: amannn/action-semantic-pull-request@v5
+        if: ${{ github.event.pull_request.draft == false }}
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
         with: