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Nov 12, 2025 21 min

The Job Search Ghosting Epidemic

from Clock In with Emily Durham Hosted by Maria Kestane, Emily Durham

If you’ve ever applied to a job, interviewed, or even made it to the final round… only to hear nothing, you’re not alone. Ghosting in the job search is more common than ever — but it’s not personal, and it’s not the end of your momentum. In this episode, we break down why job ghosting happens, how to follow up effectively, and how to keep your confidence high while you continue the search. You’ll learn: The real reasons recruiters go silent How to write a follow-up email that gets a response When to move on vs. when to re-engage How to protect your self-esteem during the job hunt Listen now and take back control of your job search. SEND EMILY YOUR QUESTIONS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzRzBwz76vtNuI3YZOdgPv1CFlVZy5IfvWo2SNTxeeqgal-w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113168405104392238304 Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

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If you’ve ever applied to a job, interviewed, or even made it to the final round… only to hear nothing, you’re not alone. Ghosting in the job search is more common than ever — but it’s not personal, and it’s not the end of your momentum. In this episode, we break down why job ghosting happens, how to follow up effectively, and how to keep your confidence high while you continue the search. You’ll learn: The real reasons recruiters go silent How to write a follow-up email that gets a response When to move on vs. when to re-engage How to protect your self-esteem during the job hunt Listen now and take back control of your job search.

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