When a Job Candidate Ghosts You Mid-Process

Hiring & Firing with Fexingo: Recruitment, Performance, and Workforce Decisions · Jul 13, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Lucas and Luna discuss the growing phenomenon of job candidates ghosting employers during the interview process. They explore why it happens, citing data from a 2025 Indeed survey showing 38% of candidates have ghosted an employer. They break down the reasons: lack of communication, slow processes, and counteroffers. Lucas shares a case from a mid-size SaaS company that reduced ghosting by 60% by sending personalized video updates after each interview stage. Luna pushes back on whether companies deserve it. They also debate whether ghosting is a two-way street and what employers can do to…