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KEY POINTS
- •Bonnie Dilber, Zapier's recruiting leader, says ghosting happens due to employer disorganization, not malice.
- •Two job coaches, including T. Brad Kielinski, advise candidates not to follow up after being ghosted.
- •If pursuing further, Dilber suggests escalating to managers with polite feedback, which has led to apologies.
Welcome to the thrilling world of post-interview ghosting, where candidates spend hours prepping only to be archived like outdated emails by Zapier’s Bonnie Dilber, who swears recruiters aren’t cruel, just fantastically disorganized. Two job coaches, including IT Pros CEO T. Brad Kielinski, say following up is a waste unless you enjoy shouting into the void, while Kadima CEO Alan Stein, a 31-job veteran, confirms companies only care about filling roles on time and under budget. For closure, Josh Braun suggests blaming your dog’s guest star barking on your fate, plus a polite nudge template from Dilber who once escalated complaints to C-suite execs resulting in surprise apologies. So if your interview feels like talk radio on mute, you’re not alone—just another tale in the 'Why Bother?' corporate handbook.
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(1 of 3)Ghosted after your interview? Congrats, you just joined the exclusive club most recruiters forgot to acknowledge. Follow-ups are like talking to a toaster: polite, useless, and results may include smoke.
Interview ghosts haunt more resumes than actual job offers—maybe they’re just too scared to say no.
Sending follow-up emails after being ghosted is like yelling at your Wi-Fi router hoping it gives you a job.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 4/15/2026 | Author: Ana Altchek
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