Been Ghosted? It’s a Trend

Mirroring what we hear from clients, instances of job seekers and employers abruptly ceasing communication with the other party—aka ghosting—are rising. CNBC reports a poll conducted by Indeed last year found that 78% of applicants said they ghosted an employer during the hiring process, up 10 points from a year ago. But the ghosting behavior isn’t limited to candidates: 40% said they were ghosted by an employer after interviewing. You can blame a hot job market or a breakdown in politeness and decorum or turnabout being fair play, but the net result is a less civil and more challenging job-seeking environment.