Ghosted! Why Candidates Disappear During the Hiring Process

Is your hiring process turning into a ghost town? Here’s why candidates disappear and how employers can prevent this recruiting nightmare.

You’ve found a great candidate. Their resume looks perfect, the interview went well, and they seemed excited about the opportunity.

Then… nothing.

Emails go unanswered. Phone calls go straight to voicemail. Your promising candidate has vanished into thin air.

You’ve officially been ghosted.

Unfortunately, candidate ghosting isn’t just a Halloween horror story. It’s a frustrating challenge for hiring managers

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