Just over half of UK employers admit to not being opposed to ghosting jobseekers during the hiring process.
A term previously used exclusively for the dating scene, ghosting refers to suddenly ignoring and ceasing all communication with an individual.
Employers are admitting to not only ghosting unsuccessful candidates but being completely conscious free about doing it too.
The CV Genius research found that there are a few factors causing this rising issue of ghosting in the job market, such as changes in communication styles, new technologies and organisational problems within hiring companies.
Geoff Scott, Senior Hiring Manager at CV Genius, explained, “The rise of instant messaging, video call, and other collaborative tools has made communication more immediate and informal.
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“However, it’s also given hiring managers more control over how and when they communicate.”
Commenting on the fact that ghosting reflects a serious lack of professionalism within a business, Geoff said, “No hiring manager feels joy rejecting a candidate, especially when that candidate clearly put in effort or had a strong skill-set but just didn’t quite meet the needs of the role.
“But it’s still important to be respectful and let them know when they’re not being considered for the role anymore.”
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