Why do recruiters keep ghosting me?

There are a variety of reasons that a specific recruiter may have ghosted you, but the core of the reason comes down to the same thing. They want to make their job easier. It’s their job to find the best candidate, at the lowest pay, in the shortest time possible.

Should you reach out to a recruiter if you haven’t heard back?

If you still haven’t heard anything, it may be time to move on. Of course, if the recruiter or hiring manager at the company tells you that it will be a week before you hear back—don’t follow up three times in that week. If they haven’t reached out by the end of that week, then you can begin the 3×3 rule.

Why do companies ghost instead reject?

The crux of the ghosting problem is failure to communicate, whether it’s the employer or the candidate who is the guilty party. On occasion, employers may decide to ghost a candidate because they feel like rejecting the person outright might open up the company to litigation.

Why are people ghosting employers?

“The main reason employees are ghosting employers is they simply no longer have to put up with horrible working conditions, terrible bosses, low pay, and being overworked,” said Matt Murphy, an Oregon restaurant worker who told Insider he had never seen anything like it in 25 years in the industry.

What to do when you’re being ghosted by a recruiter?

1. Follow Up Thoughtfully If you feel like you’re being ghosted by a recruiter, take the initiative to follow up with them before throwing your hands up in distress.

Is there a reason to Ghost a candidate?

There is never a reason to ghost a candidate, ever! Sometimes I believe candidates get ghosted by recruiters because hiring managers don’t give feedback, but that still isn’t an excuse I would accept, at least tell the candidate that! Look, I’ve ghosted people.

Do recruiters call you when you’re at your desk?

Thank you. On the flip side, when you already have a job, and ask recruiters to specifically E-MAIL OR TEXT YOU BECAUSE YOU CAN’T TAKE THEIR CALL WHILE AT YOUR DESK, only to have them call you. When you’re at your desk. Just as the boss comes in for something. Or you’re on the phone with a client.

Do recruiters have any respect for employees’ time?

In my experience, recruiters have basically zero respect for anyone’s time but their own. It’s why the best time to be hunting for a job is when you already have a job… because you can basically refuse to put up with any recruiters who try to make you deal with their nonsense.