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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Rana Sarkar

Company ghosts all applicants after closing role; one candidate refuses to let it slide, files complaint and forces them to apologize

For many job seekers, rejection is easier to accept than silence. One hiring professional recently shared a story on Reddit that highlighted why candidate ghosting remains one of the most frustrating parts of the modern hiring process. Posting in a popular reddit community focused on interview situations across the US and beyond, the recruiter recalled dealing with a complaint from a job applicant who said he had been completely ignored after applying for a position.

At first glance, it seemed like a routine grievance. But after investigating what happened, the recruiter discovered the candidate's complaint was entirely justified.

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