Job seekers complain about being ghosted.
According to a company analysis of more than 150,000 reviews by UK workers, mentions of ghosting after interviews have tripled since the outbreak of the H1N1 swine flu.
According to the research, the number of job seekers complaining about ghosting has doubled since the beginning of the year.
The data shows that candidates who had been recruited for roles reported the most instances of being ghosted.
Being ignored by hiring managers after an interview can be hard for applicants.
Why would you apply if you already see yourself in that role? If you give up your time and the other party doesn't respond in the same way, it's difficult.
There are a few things that job seekers can try before giving up on a job.
It can feel intimidating to ask a company for a clear timetable for the application process, but it could save candidates a lot of trouble down the line.
Cotton said to try to pin down a time line during the interview.
She said to go in prepared for the first interview. The hiring manager usually asks if you have any questions at the end of the interview. Asking about the next steps is a good idea.
Candidates should ask how the company will get back to them when they hear back.
She said that if you reach the agreed deadline and don't hear from the hiring manager, you both have the chance to follow up.
It's always worth following up if candidates don't reply when they're supposed to.
Cotton said to follow up after an interview, whether or not it's a role that you feel is right for you.
Even if it's just to let them know the role isn't a right fit, it's worth it.
A follow-up is a chance for candidates to show a business why they are a good fit for the role.
Cotton said to be helpful in a follow up email. Ask the company if they need more info.
Job seekers need to know when to stop looking if there is still no response.
Cotton said he would look for other jobs if he didn't hear anything more.
If applicants are ghosted, they should not badmouth the company.
She said that it would not help you. Keeping professional is important.
It's important to keep feedback constructive if you want to share your opinion on Glassdoor. Other people can learn from keeping constructive.
Candidates should not be held back by being ghosted. Cotton thinks it's a sign that the company probably wasn't the right fit.
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