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‘Ghosting’ gets more common in the job market: It’s not a ‘passing fad,’ report says
- SUMMARY
Ghosting, disappearing without communication, has become increasingly common in job hiring.
This practice affects both job seekers and employers.
Job seekers often ghost when they find a better offer, lose interest, or have a negative interview experience.
Employers may ghost after interviews or after job offers have been accepted.
The reasons for ghosting include a competitive job market, where both parties feel they have other options.
However, ghosting can damage reputations for both job seekers and employers.
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“Ghosting risks reputational harm in the long run, they said.”
“Roughly 62% of job seekers said they plan to ghost during future job searches, up from 56% in 2022 and 37% in 2019, Indeed found.”
“But it’s not just applicants who disappear: 40% of job seekers said an employer had ghosted them after a second- or third-round interview, up from 30% in 2022.”
“The Indeed report suggests ghosting is trending upward and is not a passing fad.”
“However, ghosting carries risks for both parties via potential reputational damage, experts said.”
“Those who do may be red flagged by the employer and lose access to a future job opportunity, for example, he said.”
“Employers may feel ghosting gets them a short-term win by cutting time during the hiring process, but it also hurts their brands in the long run, especially if job seekers speak out about their negative experience online, Carrens added.”