A recruiter’s Reddit post went viral after defending job seekers who “ghost” them due to grueling interview processes. The post garnered 7,000 upvotes and sparked industry-wide discussion. Recruiters and candidates shared horror stories of excessive interviews and lack of transparency. The consensus: companies need to prioritize transparency and respect candidates to avoid losing top talent.

Industry insiders shared solutions, with one suggesting firing clients with overly burdensome processes. Recruiters emphasized the importance of honesty and respect in the hiring process to retain candidates. The post highlighted the need for collaboration and trust in recruiting, rather than suspicion and gatekeeping. Employers were warned that an opaque hiring process could drive away top talent in today’s competitive job market.

One recruiter shared their experience as a candidate, emphasizing the importance of trust-based relationships in recruiting. They reported a significant decrease in dropout rates by focusing on building relationships over weeding out candidates. Employers were urged to rethink their hiring processes to prioritize respect and transparency to attract and retain top talent.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Candidates Are ‘Ghosting’ And It’s Actually A Fair Play