Candidate Ghosting

Ever wonder why candidates vanish mid-hiring process? It’s a growing headache—40% of recruiters now report no-shows for interviews (Recruiter, April 2, 2025), up from 28% a few years back (Indeed, 2021). What’s fueling this trend? ⛽

The numbers hint at frustration—65% of candidates dread virtual-only interviews (SHRM, April 3, 2025). One possible contributing factor? Endless Zoom calls (virtual) wear thin. On top of the fact that 68% of employers struggle to fill roles on a timely basis (LinkedIn, March 29), giving candidates leverage to ditch slow or unclear processes—58% expect feedback within a week (Greenhouse, 2022), and 70% bail when it lags (Greenhouse, 2024). ⌛

But here’s a fresh twist—55% of professionals say they’re contacted weekly by recruiters with irrelevant job offers (Forbes, April 1, 2025). Think CPAs and finance execs pitched roles beneath their experience—46% ignore these mismatches entirely (Recruiter, April 2). Never mind how many more they ignore just because of the “noise”. It’s no shock then that trust erodes. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻

Recruiters & hiring managers, take note—relevance and an efficient hiring process are key. Match skills to roles—68% of pros value tailored outreach (LinkedIn, April 3). Quick, clear follow-ups cut the fade—hiring managers who nail this keep candidates in play. Need help developing a hiring process that works? Drop me a note.📝

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