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You ghost me? No, I ghost you...
Stat: Someone call Murray, Aykroyd, and Rambis, because ghosts are taking over the job market. Instances of job seekers and employers abruptly ceasing communication with the other party—aka ghosting—are rising. Per a poll conducted by Indeed last year, 78% of applicants said they’ve ghosted an employer during the hiring process, up from 68% the year before.
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Meanwhile, 40% said they’ve been ghosted by an employer after interviewing, up from 30% the prior year. Experts say the hot job market is largely to blame, as job seekers now have more options. And the more companies think it’s OK to banish applicants to the spirit realm, the more applicants consider it to be normal behavior—and do the same to companies.
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