GotGhosted Insights

Data-driven analysis of hiring transparency, candidate experience, and the ghosting problem.

Methodology

What is GhostRate? How We Score Hiring Transparency

GhostRate is GotGhosted's proprietary scoring system that measures how companies treat candidates. Here's exactly how it works.

4 min read·April 27, 2025
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Research

The 5 Stages Where Companies Ghost Candidates Most

Ghosting doesn't just happen at the application stage. Here's where candidates are most likely to be left in silence and why.

5 min read·April 26, 2025
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Candidate Guide

Ghosted After a Verbal Offer? You're Not Alone — Here's What to Do

Getting ghosted after a verbal offer is one of the most painful hiring experiences. Here's why it happens and exactly how to respond.

6 min read·April 25, 2025
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Candidate Guide

What to Do When a Recruiter Goes Silent After an Interview

You crushed the interview. Now it's been two weeks and nothing. Here's a practical guide to navigating recruiter silence.

5 min read·April 24, 2025
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Industry Analysis

Why Finance and Consulting Have the Worst Hiring Communication

Data from GotGhosted shows finance and consulting firms consistently score highest for candidate ghosting. Here's why.

5 min read·April 23, 2025
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Industry Analysis

The Candidate Experience Problem No One Is Talking About

Companies spend millions on employer branding while ghosting 75% of applicants. The disconnect is costing them talent.

6 min read·April 22, 2025
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Candidate Guide

How to Research a Company's Hiring Process Before You Apply

Before you invest 10 hours in an application, here's how to find out if a company will actually communicate with you.

5 min read·April 21, 2025
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About GotGhosted

Carfax for Recruiting — Why Candidates Deserve Hiring Transparency

Before you buy a used car you check Carfax. Before you apply for a job you should be able to check a company's hiring history. That's what GotGhosted is building.

4 min read·April 20, 2025
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Founder Story

I Built GotGhosted After Getting Ghosted One Too Many Times

After 8+ years in digital marketing at Universal Studios, SteelSeries, and Amazon — I couldn't land a job. Here's what I built instead.

6 min read·April 19, 2025
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