Let`s talk about a vanishing act!

There's been quite a buzz in the hiring industry lately about this phenomenon called "candidate ghosting." Imagine this: job applicants mysteriously vanish into thin air, leaving employers suspended during the hiring process. It's like a disappearing act straight out of a magician's playbook, but with less rabbits and more unanswered emails. According to a hilarious 2022 report from ZipRecruiter, 31% of first-time job seekers admitted to pulling off the ultimate disappearing act on employers during the job search process. Poof! They were gone!

Ghosting is like that sneaky little friend who shows up uninvited at every stage of the recruitment process. It's like they have a supernatural ability to disappear without a trace! It's like a never-ending game of hide and seek with these applicants. Some vanish during the assessment stages, others pull a disappearing act on interview day, and now we have a growing trend of people accepting job offers only to ghost us.

So, hiring personnel have the pleasure of dealing with a massive influx of candidates during the recruitment process. They get to enjoy the thrill of reviewing applications, administering assessments, conducting interviews, and coordinating assessment centers. It's a real party! When candidates disappear into thin air, it's like watching all our hard work go down the drain. Not only do we waste precious resources, but we also end up with a bunch of empty seats that need filling. Furthermore, ghosting can have some unintended consequences, like leaving other candidates in the dark and causing employers to mistakenly think their positions are already filled. Talk about a missed opportunity!

A hilarious message for all you candidates out there:

Oh, the mysterious case of the disappearing candidate! What could possibly be the reason behind such a ghostly act? Let's explore a few possibilities, shall we? It's quite amusing how some people think that their sneaky exit from a job application process won't make a difference. Or maybe they just don't want to have that awkward conversation with the employer, letting them know they've found another job. Who can blame them? Well, in a teeny-tiny job market, it's probably a good idea to let an employer know if you've lost interest in a job you've applied for. Just a friendly suggestion! Why not take a few minutes to send a clever note to withdraw your application? It's better than risking your professional brand and future prospects with that employer, right?

Well, let's talk about how employers can dodge the disappearing act of candidates, shall we?

UT Brite community insist that if you want to have any chance of success, you absolutely must keep the lines of communication open during your selection process. And don't forget to come up with a brilliant keep warm strategy between making an offer and the start date. It's absolutely crucial, apparently.

"To keep warm, you gotta keep the communication fire burning! Make sure to keep in touch with your incoming hire in a way that gets them excited about joining your organization. And hey, if they're not responding to your emails, that's a red flag you don't want to ignore!"

Here are some hiring tips:

Move quickly – and make sure to explain the hiring process clearly: Making the application process a breeze, with a touch of fun and ease, will help applicants smoothly sail through each stage.

Create unbreakable bonds with, and between, your selected candidates: Keep the lines of communication open with your fresh recruits and find clever ways to get them involved, like introducing them to their future coworkers.

Go ahead and keep bragging about your company and how amazing it is! Keep the laughs coming during the application and pre-onboarding stage, and make sure your company stands out to your applicants. Sharing stories of career development and exciting projects can really spice things up and get everyone excited and engaged!

Let's help candidates paint a picture of their future and make a game plan with you: So, picture this: you're giving potential candidates a sneak peek into your organization. You're dishing out all the juicy details about the programme, business area, team strategy, clients, and career paths they can pursue. It's like giving them a crystal ball to see into their future. How cool is that?

Join our UT Brite platform to chat about the strategies you can implement to build engagement with your potential candidates..