Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Ghosted : The Sudden Disappearance Of A Candidate.


A sudden and silent disappearance of a candidate or an applicant leading to a temporary instability. 

Ghosted is a term used when a candidate cuts off communication with the company and disappears suddenly without providing any explanation to the company in Advance. Company tries to trace and communicate with the disappeared candidate as a reaction to the act. 

The disappearance of a candidate in the act of ghosting may be gradual as well as sudden, leading to instability in the operations and  dynamics of the company. Along with this further consequences of this act are unsettling, causing disruptions in team dynamics, delays in projects and heightened stress levels. 

The candidates and applicants must be aware that such an act raises questions on their professionalism and accountability. The act of ghosting can be prevented by encouraging open lines of communication , providing a supportive environment and promptly reporting the concerns to the candidates and applicants.