Job candidates are still ghosting employers — and the interview process is to blame

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Job interviews could mean hours of prep work from candidates, as they strive to impress their potential employers — but are employers putting in enough work to impress their candidates? 

According to a survey by hiring software company Greenhouse, over one-third of U.S.-based candidates have ghosted employers during the hiring process because the company did not meet expectations or they had a poor interview experience. Additionally, over one-third of candidates have experienced discriminatory interview questions, most commonly around their age, race and gender. 

Deanna Cuadra
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Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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