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You’ve probably heard of the term ‘ghosting’ within the context of online dating, but did you know it can happen in the professional world too?
In this article, we explain what ‘ghosting’ is and why it is becoming a threat to contractors in the UK.
What is ‘ghosting’?
Deriving from the noun ‘ghost’ (obviously) the verb ‘ghosting’ is a slang term used most commonly to describe when someone abandons a conversation/friendship/relationship without warning. A good example being when you are talking to someone on a dating app who suddenly stops replying.
How are contractors being ‘ghosted’?
In an ever growing digital era, the majority – if not all – of the hiring process is done online. While this is an efficient way to attract and hire talent at pace, sometimes it does mean that candidates get left in the dark with little to no explanation of why their application hasn’t progressed.
Ever applied for a project only to never hear back? Yeah, we’re afraid you were ghosted.
In fact, a recent study found that 75% of candidates interviewed said they had experienced ghosting in the last year. Happens to the best of us…
Why does this happen?
When you’re a company hiring for a new role, you want as many people to apply as possible, right? This is why employers often use recruitment technology and automated screening processes to narrow down the best options. The only problem with this process is that it limits the contact between the hiring manager and the job-seeker – hence, on some occasions, the lack of feedback.
Fake job opportunities have also grown in popularity amongst scammers trying to gain personal details over the years. The government has issued an official warning about this type of scam here – give it a read if you’re uncertain about applying for a role or if you think you could be a victim of scamming.
We hope you found this article useful – give us a call on 0203 967 6846 if you have any concerns.
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