The silent treatment...
We’ve lost track of how times hiring managers have told me they’ve invited an applicant to an interview and they’ve had the silent treatment. 👻
No reply or no decline. Just a really obvious silence.
Over the years, we’ve had loads of great conversations with job-seekers who seem so excited about a role and are keen to hear more, only for them to disappear the moment we send the details they’ve asked for.
Same with interviews. All enthusiasm beforehand… then nothing. 🙄
At this point, it’s either:
- there’s a Bermuda Triangle specifically for people who’ve spoken to recruiters
or - basic manners are taking a really big hit
We know where our money’s going.
The reality is, it’s often easier for people to ignore a call or message than to send a quick ‘thanks, but no thanks.’
But people remember, so if you’ve ghosted someone before, don’t be surprised if they’re not exactly rolling out the red carpet for you later down the line.

