Ghosted After An Interview? Do This.

 

You nailed the interview. You thought that the interview panel liked you for the post. The recruiter said they would contact you soon. One week passed. Then, two. And three. Until now, you were waiting to hear back from them, but now after waiting this long, you know something is fishy. It is called “Ghosting”. You must have heard of this term earlier. This terminology is often used in personal contexts such as friendship and relationships. But now this is very commonly done by employers also.

When and why do you get ghosted?

Although it is normal to submit a job application without hearing a reply, this situation is less likely to fall under the definition of ghosting in most cases.

Ghosting happens when external factors other than how you perform an interview and your qualification affect the hiring process. Following are a few reasons why a candidate can face ghosting in the application and interview process.

Internal hiring took place in the organization instead of external hiring.

The position for the job is eliminated, and there is no need for hiring anymore.

The interviewer either changed their position or role or went on a leave or vacation.

A vast number of candidates interviewed for the same job.

The hiring process is still on, and you might hear from your interviewer anytime soon.

How To Tackle The Situation Of Being Ghosted?

You could be puzzled about how to respond if an interviewer ghosts you. Here are some steps you may take to support your job search:

#1. Follow Up

The first and best thing to do is to follow up by messaging your interviewer out of concern.

Send a mail in which you have given your gratitude to the interviewer for taking the time to take your interview. Consider mentioning at least one feature you may have connected over, or that makes you an extremely enticing candidate. If you have the direct contact information of the interviewer, try to make direct contact if you think it is the right step for your situation and industry.

#2. Wait for a Little Longer

I understand you have waited for enough, but maybe a little longer wait can bring good news for you. The hiring process takes a longer time as it involves many procedures.

Though the appropriate time to wait also depends on your position and industry.

#3. Reach out Using Other Approaches

If you emailed or texted and haven’t heard anything, try using other approaches. You can search for your interviewer on other professional websites and contact them directly.

#4. Try to Contact Other Panel Members 

If one interviewer is not responding, try to contact someone from the organization or your interview panel if you cannot hear from one interviewer.

#5. Focus on Other Roles 

If your interview ghosts you after doing it all, move on from that role. Though you can still put that role on hold and wait to hear from them, try new roles and interview for them. You can apply for new roles through Internshipgate.

Conclusion 

Often, ghosting happens for many reasons that are not in your control. Still, the ghosting phase is undeniably challenging for candidates. Keep reminding the interviewer, or the recruiter about your candidacy can help you prevent any future ghosting. Practising self-reflection and skill development will also help immensely.