What to Do When You're Ghosted by a Recruiter

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Getting ghosted by a recruiter can be a disheartening experience. You've put in all the hard work of crafting your resume, submitting it, and going through multiple rounds of interviews with the hope of landing your dream job—only to have it all come crashing down when you don't hear back from the recruiter. If this has happened to you, don't despair! There are still some steps you can take to get back on the job hunt.

What It Means To Be Ghosted By A Recruiter - Ruth Sternberg, Confident  Career Search

The first step is to reach out directly to the recruiter. Be sure to include all relevant information in your email or message such as who you are, what job you applied for, and when you last spoke with them. Ask if they received your application or if there is anything else that needs to be done before moving forward in the hiring process. This will give them an opportunity to respond and explain why they are no longer interested in your candidacy for the position.

If there is no response from the recruiter after several attempts at contact or if they simply say that they are no longer interested but don't provide any further details, then it's time to move on. Don't dwell too much on why things didn't work out—instead focus on what you can do next. Take some time to reflect on what went wrong and make improvements so that future applications have more success.

A great way to learn and grow is by asking for feedback from the recruiter. This could be done through an email or phone call where you ask what could have been improved upon during your application process or interviews so that future applications fare better. Your goal should be to use this feedback as a learning experience and use it as an opportunity for growth—not as an avenue for self-criticism or blame shifting onto others.

Conclusion:

Getting  ghosted by recruiter can be incredibly frustrating but it doesn't mean that all hope is lost! Reach out directly via email or phone call first before giving up completely and see if there is any advice or feedback that can help make future applications more successful . Try not to take it personally; rather see this as an opportunity for growth and learning that will benefit you down the line when applying for other positions in the future! Good luck!

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