The Dark Side of the Job Search: Unveiling Companies’ Increasing Trend of Ghosting Applicants
In today’s professional settings and corporate world, a disturbing trend has emerged: ghosting applicants.
What was once considered a common courtesy in the hiring process, such as receiving an update or closure after an interview,
has now become a practice where companies simply vanish, leaving candidates in the dark about their application status.
Losses in Time, Energy, and Money
Ghosting not only has negative repercussions for job seekers but also for organizations themselves. According to various news
reports, this rising trend has resulted in significant losses in terms of time, energy, and money for both parties involved.
Time is wasted as candidates wait endlessly for feedback, unsure of whether to pursue other opportunities. Energy is drained as
individuals invest time and effort into multiple rounds of interviews and assessments without any future communication.
Money is also affected, with candidates potentially turning down other offers or putting their current employment on hold while
waiting for a response. Companies, on the other hand, may face reputational damage, as candidates and job seekers increasingly share
their negative experiences on online platforms and social media.
The Offer Ghosting Platform: A Blockchain-Based Solution
In response to this growing problem, Sumeru Digital has developed the Offer Ghosting Platform using Hyperledger
Fabric, a blockchain-based solution that aims to prevent and eliminate ghosting in the hiring process.
Report Candidate Ghosting
With the Offer Ghosting Platform, companies can report incidents of ghosting by candidates, serving as a warning to other organizations.
This feature helps create accountability and discourages ghosting behavior among job seekers.
Find Candidates Trust Score
Employers can also access the “Find Candidates Trust Score” feature, which evaluates the reliability and commitment of candidates based
on their past interactions in the hiring process. This tool assists organizations in identifying candidates who are less likely to engage
in ghosting behavior.
View Candidate History on Blockchain
By leveraging the transparency and security of blockchain technology, the Offer Ghosting Platform allows employers to view a candidate’s
history on the blockchain. This feature provides a holistic view of a candidate’s behavior and helps organizations make more informed hiring decisions.
Emphasizing the Platform’s Utility
The Offer Ghosting Platform serves as a powerful tool in combating ghosting in the business world. Its features provide a comprehensive
solution for both employers and candidates, eliminating the frustrations and losses associated with ghosting.
Business owners and hiring managers are encouraged to report any previous or recent ghosting incidents they have encountered. This collective
effort will help eradicate this pandemic-like problem, bringing back work commitments and restoring trust to the job search process.
To learn more about the Offer Ghosting Platform and sign up for a free trial, visit the Offer Ghosting Platform website.
Take action today and join the movement to eradicate ghosting from the corporate world.
