Blog: Part 3 – How to Keep Candidates Engaged (and Stop the Ghosting)
So, you’ve finally found someone worth calling. Great CV. Decent salary expectations. Available immediately. You reach out…
…and then nothing.
Ghosted.
No reply.
You follow up once, maybe twice. Still nothing.
Why does this happen?
Let’s be honest: in today’s job market, the biggest issue isn’t finding people—it’s keeping them engaged.
Here’s what we’ve seen (and what to do about it):
❌ Why Candidates Drop Off
- They’re applying on autopilot.
They don’t actually remember your job or care enough to respond. - They’re overwhelmed with recruiter messages.
If you don’t cut through the noise, you get lost in the pile. - Your message is generic.
“Hi, saw your CV…” isn’t compelling. They want relevance and clarity. - Your process is too slow.
If you take days to respond, they’ve already moved on. - You didn’t sell it well enough.
They don’t just want a job—they want a reason to choose you.
✅ How to Boost Engagement
- Respond FAST.
Speed signals seriousness. 24 hours max. Top candidates get snapped up in days. - Make it personal.
Reference something from their CV. Show that you’ve actually read it. - Lead with value.
Don’t start with what you want. Start with what they get: salary, growth, flexibility. - Be honest and transparent.
If it’s not remote, say so. If salary is fixed, don’t fudge it. - Keep momentum.
One call? Great. Follow-up booked there and then. Ghosting usually happens in dead air.
✨ Pro Tip: Show them you’re human.
Automation has made recruitment feel cold. A short voice note or well-written message goes a long way. Candidates respond better to people than bots.
Still struggling to keep people engaged?
We offer a screening + engagement service where we:
- Contact and qualify candidates
- Keep them warm through your process
- Provide real-time updates
- Reduce ghosting and boost show-up rates
📩 DM us or click here to get started.
Because good candidates deserve great communication—and so do you.
