If a candidate is told they’re a top applicant, makes it through multiple interviews, completes assessments, and invests hours of preparation — the least they deserve is feedback.
Silence isn’t professionalism.
Ghostin... moreRecruiters — we need to talk.
If a candidate is told they’re a top applicant, makes it through multiple interviews, completes assessments, and invests hours of preparation — the least they deserve is feedback.
Silence isn’t professionalism.
Ghosting isn’t transparency.
And “we went with another candidate” without context helps no one.
Job seekers are not just résumés in a system — they’re parents, veterans, professionals, and people rearranging work schedules, childcare, and finances just to show up prepared.
When companies fail to provide feedback after positioning someone as a leading candidate, it wastes time, damages trust, and discourages strong talent from reapplying.
Constructive feedback doesn’t have to be lengthy or legal-sounding. Even a few sentences can help candidates grow, improve, and stay engaged with your organization.
Respect goes both ways in the hiring process.
Let’s normalize transparency.
Let’s value people’s time.
Let’s do better — especially for top candidates. less
