Getting ghosted by recruiters during the hiring process is any unexplained loss of communication and it can occur at various stages after phone screenings, assessments, or even interviews.
High volume of applications, Lack of clarity internally, postponed hiring, cultural context, Complicated hiring process are some of the reasons why a recruiter ghosts you.
Candidates can take a proactive approach when connecting with recruiters by asking direct questions about the timeline of the recruitment process, encouraging the recruiter to provide a clear timeline and ask if/how they might follow up.
Email is the most professional way to follow up with recruiters when you have been ghosted by recruiters.
Candidates should respect professional boundaries when following up and avoid making personal comments or advances during a professional interaction.