What to Do When You’ve Been Ghosted after an Interview

1. Ask about the Hiring Process

• As the interview itself is coming to a close, make a note of asking the recruiter about the next steps of the hiring process. Questions to ask include: Do you intend to hold a second round of interviews?
• Do you have a deadline for making a hiring decision?
• How firm is that deadline?
• When should I follow up?
• What is the best way to reach you?

These questions are for your own wellbeing so that you can know what to expect (and when). This will also help you to be well-prepared when it comes to following up.

2. Send a ‘Thank You’ Note

This simple yet important part of the interview process should never be overlooked. Even if you feel you did exceedingly well in the interview, don’t be fooled by the impact sending a ‘thank you’ note can have. Indeed, a recent survey conducted by TopResume found that 68% of hiring managers’ recruiting decisions are influenced by whether or not they receive a ‘thank you’ note.

Meanwhile, Jessica Liebman, the executive managing editor at Business Insider, rather controversially admitted that she refuses to hire applicants who don’t send a ‘thank you’ note. While this didn’t go down too well with many, it just goes to how impactful this simple act can be.

Keep it brief, thank the person for the opportunity to interview, and highlight an area of the interview that particularly resonated with you.

3. Focus on Thoughtful Follow-Up

Write your first interview follow up email within 24 hours of interviewing, thanking the hiring manager once again for their time. Make sure to reiterate how interested you are in the role and the company, and why you believe you are a great fit for the position.

If you don’t hear back from them, send another email one week later, but don’t inundate the hiring manager with endless daily emails. Stick to a maximum of one email per week for the next three weeks.

Within your emails, demonstrate how confident you are in your abilities to succeed within the role and that you can walk in and begin contributing immediately.

Most recruiters don’t ignore this type of follow-up. Even if they tell you you’re not the right fit, at least you’ve received definitive confirmation, and you can then move on.

5. Connect Through Different Channels

If a few weeks have passed and you still haven’t heard from them, try reaching out through different channels to increase your chances of getting an affirmative ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

For example, try sending them a polite message on LinkedIn or a text message. Focus on your enthusiasm about the position and avoid using accusatory language (such as ‘I haven’t heard from you, and it’s been a long time since our interview’).

f they still don’t respond, avoid bombarding them via other channels. Don’t call the office, show up at the office in person or do anything overly performative (sending chocolates or flowers is a huge no-no!). One simple, polite follow-up message on an alternative channel is more than enough. This also presents you in a professional light, giving you the best chance of receiving an update.

6. Reach out to Build Other Relationships

If you notice the job posting has been removed, that’s a fairly clear sign that the role is no longer vacant. If it’s still up, though, then you may wish to consider reaching out to another recruiter at the company in order to show your interest and build another relationship with someone else internally.

If you learn that the recruiter you spoke to remains active in the company, then accept that the interview didn’t go as well as you thought and move on to alternative options.

7. Reflect on Your Actions

Recruitment agencies are a fantastic resource for jobseekers. From providing career advice and market information to interview preparation and pre-interview briefings, many recruitment agencies work closely with candidates to help them prepare for all aspects of the interview process.

Connecting with an agency is a great way to secure your chances of succeeding in an interview and landing your dream job. 

Whether you want to prepare your elevator speech or learn how to develop intelligent answers at interviews, they have the skills and knowledge needed to appropriately guide you. They will also connect you to jobs that you are suited for, meaning they’ll be the ones to receive the feedback from the company. 

You could also reach out to a trusted friend to assess your follow-ups or hold a mock interview with you.

9. Accept the Behaviour

Sometimes, this type of behavior simply needs to be accepted and expected from employers as part of the jobhunting process. 

While hiring managers and recruiters should apply the same degree of professionalism that jobseekers put into applying for jobs, this isn’t always going to be the case. Accepting the situation, learning from it and moving on is sometimes your best option.

10. Persevere

Yes, being ghosted can be a frustrating and emotional experience, but don’t let that define you. Work out why it’s happened, make necessary changes, ask for help, and put yourself back out there!

Never interview for a job just for the sake of interview practice. Instead, interview for roles that reflect your skills and experience. Be patient and, eventually, your ideal job will come along!

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