How to stop candidate ghosting?

Be transparent about salary and process, reply quickly, and keep candidates engaged with updates and shorter timelines.

What to do if someone is ghosting you?

Follow up once or twice politely, then move on. Keep your pipeline active so one person's silence doesn't block hiring.

It occurs when a hired employee fails to show up without notice, often after accepting a job or even after starting work.

Stay professional. Document it, learn from the stage it happened, and adjust your process to reduce future drop-offs.

Record the incident, follow HR policies, and start rehiring quickly. Use it as feedback to enhance pre-boarding and onboarding processes.

Reading Time: 8 min read

8 October 2025

Learn why candidate ghosting happens in recruitment and how recruiters can prevent it with clear steps and better hiring tools.