No update. No feedback. No simple message saying, “Thank you for applying, but we have moved forward with another candidate.”
I understand that HR and recruitment teams have a difficult job screening many applica... moreWhy job seeking is so exhausting....
No update. No feedback. No simple message saying, “Thank you for applying, but we have moved forward with another candidate.”
I understand that HR and recruitment teams have a difficult job screening many applicants. I truly respect that.
But job applicants are also investing time, effort, internet resources, and emotional energy just to be considered. Especially for remote work applicants who may already be putting in extra effort to stand out.
As someone who continues pushing forward despite challenges, I just wish companies would remember that applicants are people too — not just resumes in a queue.
A simple update message means a lot. It shows respect for the effort someone gave to your hiring process.
Ghosting applicants after they submit requirements, record videos, or complete trial work can be very discouraging.
Let’s make hiring more humane and respectful. Communication matters. less
