Ghosting in the Job Market: Why Candidates are Doing It and How You Can Prevent It
You've been through the interview process and extended an offer to a great candidate. They've accepted, but then... radio silence. They stop responding to your emails and calls, and you have no idea where they are or what happened. Welcome to the world of ghosting, where job candidates mysteriously disappear never to be heard from again. Ghosting is a relatively new phenomenon in the job market, but it's one that's becoming more and more common. In fact, 70% of employers say they've been ghosted by a candidate at some point. So what can you do to prevent it? Let's take a look. What is Ghosting? Ghosting is when a job candidate suddenly stops responding to employer communications without any explanation. They might stop returning phone calls, replying to emails, or showing up for scheduled interviews. In some cases, candidates might even accept a job offer and then back out at the last minute with no explanation. Why Do Candidates Ghost? There can be a numbe...