Ghosting Applicants is NOT OK! Here’s What Recruiters Must Do Instead

It is soul-crushing when you apply for a job, sit through interviews, go back and forth on the salary and then bam - the recruiter cuts off contact! In case you missed it, you’ve been ghosted!??

We need to change this, and the one thing recruiters must do is give feedback, regardless of acceptance or rejection.?

Before we get into how they can do better, let’s talk about why they ghost applicants in the first place.?

1- You Didn't Meet Selection Requirements??

Dwindling economic circumstances have led to many people losing their jobs and a higher unemployment rate. So, the job market is full of people looking for work. Because of this, recruiters get too many applications and can't respond to all of them.??

As the saying goes, "Only those who are selected are contacted." If you haven't heard from a recruiter after your interview, you might not have been the best person for the job, or it might not have gone well.?

2- The Recruiter Discovered a More Suitable Applicant?

If an employer decides to hire someone recommended to them, they could ghost a candidate. We know that sometimes hiring from the outside can take a lot of time and may cost more than the budget. ?

In such cases, some companies decide to stop looking and hire someone quickly from within or through a referral.? A recruiter then has the discretion to silently terminate the recruitment process without alerting the applicant.??

3- The Recruiter Might not want to Get into Details?

If the applicant's references or background check come up negative, or if they are found to be canvassing, the recruiter may decide to cut off contact with the applicant. They may also lack the motivation or availability to provide helpful feedback.?

Although thoughtful feedback is important for candidates, they may take it personally if it is not provided. Rejection does not have to be heartbreaking. Instead, it must instill a new zest for performing better. That only happens if they get feedback.?

?Let’s look at why it is crucial to provide unsuccessful applicants with feedback?

• Candidates Can Work on their Weak Points?

Giving feedback to unsuccessful job candidates helps them improve their strategy, develop their skills, and succeed in the future. Constructive, practical criticism can significantly impact a candidate's self-awareness and ability to grow over time. And the best part is that giving applicants feedback is a polite way to end the application process.??

• Proper Feedback Enhances The Company’s Reputation?

As an employer, you want to uphold your company’s reputation no matter what. So here is an effective way! Giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates can improve a company's reputation. Organizations can earn higher ratings for their candidacy experience with a little effort. This can help them stand out from those who don't provide feedback.??

• Feedback Assists Candidates in Reapplying with a Better Skillset?

It is morally commendable to provide constructive feedback, as doing so will help the candidate improve. Giving someone constructive feedback can help them reapply with the required skill set.??

Working on personalized feedback will require some time and effort. But it’s totally worth it. Whenever you feel that hiring is more than what your HR can handle at the moment, ask for assistance. Outsourcing recruitment can help recruit better and develop a better image as an employer.??

Visit https://www.outsourcing4work.de/en/rpo/ for more information and tips about recruiting.?