As a fresh graduate, I can attest to the annoyance and disappointment that come with having prospective employers ghost you. The unexpected halt of communication on the part of employers during the hiring process is an unsettlingly common event, demoralising many young job seekers and making them question their worth.
Imagine spending a great deal of time and effort preparing for an interview, but then hearing nothing at all. Research indicates that as many as 77% of job searchers have experienced employer ghosting at some time during their career hunt. Not only does this communication breakdown waste the time of the candidate, but it also erodes their confidence in the hiring procedure.
Numerous factors contribute to this trend. The volume of applications may overwhelm employers, or they may decide to reorder priorities without alerting candidates. But this is no excuse for the lack of basic professional courtesy.
Being ghosted may be especially discouraging for fresh grads who are already managing the difficult transition from school to the profession, resulting in protracted unemployment. Consequently, this has an effect on our mental and general wellness.
I implore employers to implement improved communication strategies in order to resolve this problem. Even in the event of rejection, giving prompt response demonstrates respect for the candidate’s time and work. Efficient management of this procedure can be facilitated by automated responses or HR specialists who are committed to it.
Institutions of higher learning should also teach their students how to deal with being ghosted and other realities of the working world. Career counseling services can be quite helpful in offering direction and support during this difficult period.
Ghosting job seekers is an emerging problem that has to be addressed right away. We can improve the recruiting process to be more courteous and transparent, which will help everyone by creating a fairer labour market.
Aqsa Malik
Rawalpindi
