Why Candidates Ghost Staffing Firms (and How to Fix It)
Is your top talent disappearing mid-process? You’re not alone—ghosting is one of the biggest challenges staffing firms face today.
But here’s the truth: most ghosting is preventable. It’s often the result of poor follow-up, long hiring cycles, or cold communication—and it’s costing you placements.
🚨 Common Causes of Candidate Ghosting:
1. Poor Follow-Up
No updates = no interest (at least in their eyes).
✅ Fix: Build a 48–72 hour follow-up cadence to keep engagement warm.
2. Long Hiring Timelines
The longer the process, the more offers they’re fielding.
✅ Fix: Push for client feedback within 24–48 hours and cut down interview rounds.
3. Cold, Robotic Communication
Templates don’t build trust—humans do.
✅ Fix: Personalize your outreach and show candidates you’re invested.
✅ How Curiohire Helps Staffing Firms Win Back Trust
At Curiohire, we partner with staffing agencies to improve:
- Candidate communication & follow-ups
- Submission-to-offer speed
- Interview-to-hire conversion
- Overall candidate experience
“We saw a 60% drop in ghosting after Curiohire helped us optimize our outreach process.” – Staffing Manager, Arizona
🔍 Recruiters: What’s your current ghosting rate?
If it’s above 20%, your process—not the candidates—may be to blame.
📨 Let’s fix it together:
Curiohire
🌐 www.curiohire.com
📧 recruiter7812@gmail.com
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