Being ghosted by a recruiter is never a pleasant experience. So what do you do if you ended up facing the same dilemma?

Do a follow up
Before you go ballistic for not hearing back about an application, take the initiative to do a follow up first. It is possible that you have been ghosted but you could also be wrong and there might just be other possible reasons, too. The recruiter might have been out of office or the job post might have been put on hold. There are a lot of possible events behind the scene so do not jump to conclusions yet until you’ve done a follow up.

Do not be pushy, however, and wait for about a week before following up. Ask for a status update through email and if they are still not responsive, you may reach out through LinkedIn.

Reach out to another recruiter
You’d know that the job post has been filled in if the post has already been taken down. But it doesn’t mean that the journey has already ended. You may still reach out to another recruiter or hiring manager in the company.This is one way to show that you are serious about your interest to work in the company and building a relationship with another one of their recruiters might help in the future.

Be proactive in seeking new opportunities
No progress will take place if you sit there and wait around. Be proactive and open your eyes to new opportunities. It’s okay to give yourself some time to wait and focus on this one opportunity but you will have to decide to start looking elsewhere at some point. Keep your options open especially when you’ve waited long enough.

Reflect
Make the most of your waiting time to reflect on your own performance during the screening process. Try to recall what transpired during the interview. It is possible that you may have failed to perform at your best or failed to showcase your skills and knowledge. As a result, you might not be a priority for the company anymore so they’re taking in more applications before making the final decision.