TECH RECRUITER TALKS
Question of the month❔
As Halloween creeps closer and we start seeing pumpkins, bats, and ghosts around us, it’s hard not to think about how the word "ghost" has taken on a new meaning. Instead of just spooky spirits, it now makes us think of disappearing without a trace—even in the professional world.
Ghosting has become increasingly common, especially in the hiring process. Both candidates and recruiters experience it: candidates interview and never hear back, and recruiters reach out only to be met with silence.
What’s your take? Is ghosting ever justified? Does one side experience it worse than the other?
Check out what others in the community think and add your opinion 👻
📊 👻 Half of U.S. job seekers (52%) have experienced ghosting during the interview process this year
...according to a Greenhouse survey. While 24% of ghosting happens early on, after the initial conversation with the recruiter, another 23% occurs after completing a final interview or accepting the job.
🗣️ 2025 Tech Hiring Trends 📈
Halloween is a sign that the end of the year is approaching. You're probably already planning for 2025. We're gearing up to launch our annual tech hiring report. Will you share your experiences and predictions to add to the conversation? You can participate in the survey here.
📖 What to read 🧾
🎃 These 9 Red Flags Are Scaring Away Candidates During Interviews
[15 minute read]
It’s not Halloween every day, so stop scaring candidates like your cat when you bring out the vacuum. Take note of these red flags and avoid them.
💀Halloween Special: 10 Tech Hiring Horror Stories
[7 minute read]
At the Codemotion Conference in Milan, attendees were asked to share their worst hiring experiences. How do they compare to your own?
🖥️ What to watch 📺
👺Recruiter Talks to Nightmare Hiring Manager
[1 minute video]
This one might hit a little close to home if you've had some questionable requests from hiring managers in the past.
🎧 What to listen to 🔊
🧛 Halloween Special - Recruitment Horror Stories
[15 minute podcast]
In this podcast, the fear goes both ways, highlighting scary recruiter tricks and other unsettling hiring moments.
🗨️ Quote of the month🎙️
"If you put a candidate through SEVERAL interviews but don't move forward.
"You should be calling them to let them know.
"A rejection email or ghosting candidates is NOT acceptable.
"You should be letting the candidate know why they are not being selected.
"Candidates spend a lot of time preparing and interviewing.
"Let's respect their time and effort.
"Let's not forget that there is a human on the other side."