Ghosting in Recruitment: What It Says About Your Employer Brand
In today’s job market, ghosting isn’t just something candidates do. Employers are doing it too—and it’s leaving a trail of resentment, bad reviews, and a seriously damaged reputation. Whether it’s disappearing after an interview, failing to send feedback, or never acknowledging an application at all, recruitment ghosting sends a message loud and clear: “We don’t value your time.” 👻 When You Ghost, They Talk Job seekers talk—on Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Reddit, and TikTok. One bad experience can echo across platforms, especially when it feels like a pattern. Ghosting tells candidates: Your internal communication is a mess You lack basic professionalism You don’t respect the humans behind the résumé And if that’s how you treat people before they’re on payroll? Imagine what they assume about working there. 🧠It’s Not Just a Courtesy—It’s Strategic Every touchpoint in the hiring process shapes your employer brand . That rejection email you didn’t send? That’s bran...