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Recruiters and job seekers are ‘ghosting’ each other. Can we save the lost art of replying?

  • Written by: Connie Zheng, Associate Professor in Human Resource Management at UniSA Business, University of South Australia
Recruiters and job seekers are ‘ghosting’ each other. Can we save the lost art of replying?Studio Romantic/Shutterstock

Being “ghosted” – cut off from all communications without an explanation – isn’t a pleasant experience in any situation.

So when you’re in the middle of a job hunt – and may have poured your heart and soul into application forms and interviews – it can really sting.

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