Candidate Ghosting in the Hiring Process: A Systematic Review of Organizational Challenges and Responses in Professional Settings
Keywords:
recruitment, candidate ghosting, candidate experience, data-driven recruiting, vocational settings, psychological contract,
Abstract
Findings regarding the Added Value for Organizations in Recruitment Processes and whether These Findings Are Applicable in the Context of Decision-Making on the Preventive Handling of Candidate Ghosting. Scientific Databases Were Reviewed to Identify Primary Research on the Subject. The Systematic Review Includes 10 Studies That Focus Exclusively on Ghosting in Professional Settings. Content Analysis Was Performed to Analyze and Weigh the Results in Accordance with Their Respective Applicability. The Research Landscape Lacks Studies That Specifically Focus on the Organization so Perspective on Candidate Ghosting.
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