What Is Candidate Ghosting and How to Prevent It
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Oct 18, 2025
Learn what candidate ghosting is, why it happens, and effective strategies to prevent it during your hiring process.
They’ve accepted another offer.
The hiring process felt unclear or too long.
The job or company culture didn’t match their values.
They sensed a lack of interest or professionalism from the recruiter.
They were never truly interested—just testing the waters.