Being Ghosted after an Interview

When you are seeking employment or making a career change you are dealing with an intensity that is a reflection of experiencing rejection, needing to be persistent and dealing with high levels of competition. The last thing an individual wants to deal with is having a hiring manager, staff or HR ghosting you after a screening call or interview. When you get ghosted it can impact a persons mental health, self esteem and self confidence. Recovery to be resilient from being ghosted takes time for a person to restart. Since the pandemic, we have seen an increase of unemployed/career changers being "ghosted" after an engagement. This demonstrates a lack of empathy, human connection and integrity.

Let's explore some strategies for coping with being ghosted and maintaining your confidence and motivation throughout the job search journey.

1. Give it time

2. Manage Expectations

3. Seek Closure and Feedback

4. Expand your options

5. Maintain Your Confidence

6. Focus on self-care

By implementing these coping strategies you can maintain your motivation, learn from the experience and continue moving forward in your job search journey. Stay resilient, keep the faith and know that you have value to add for the right role/company.