There are some good news when meeting Z Gen gen ob applicants Who is chasing Recruitment for the answer: Hosting It may end slowly. At least in Canada.
Viral videos of job seekers are circulating Tiktokcandidates all agree on one thing: they are eliminated from the tough white-collar job market, even before starting their careers. Frustrated Gen Zers are showing off its spreadsheets, showing off its hundreds of apps, and Broadcast They are conducting several rounds of interviews just to be shadowed by ghosts. This virus video Among job seekers, her rejection even exceeded 1 million views.
But, for that generation, there may be some hope. AI-If they are in Canada.
Starting from January 1, the company Ontario At least 25 employees will be forced to inform candidates about their recruitment status 45 days Their interview or the last interview (if any). Employers must also disclose whether they actively fill vacancy and whether they are AI is in use Filter and select candidates.
Some states in tHe. Similarly, an attempt was made to pass legislation on ghosts and ghosts. In 2024, New Jersey lawmakers announced that employers could reach up to $5,000 due to failure to provide candidates with an estimated timeline to fill vacancies and remove the job listing within two weeks of filling the position. The proposed bill also requires companies to disclose non-existent roles when publishing ads. But the New Jersey Business and Industry Association at a higher cost andunrealistic.transparent
Nine out of 10 workers say they have been ghosted, which is why it happens
A poll found Nine out of ten Workers said they were recruited for ghosts, and most of the employees replied that they would rather listen to anything than have nothing. A separate Glass door The study found that after completing the final round of interviews, about 27% of applicants have never even heard of it.
For why they are so often left in the dark by ghosts, but Anna Papaliacareer influencer and author Interview learning,Tell wealth The reason for this rampant is that no one has put the recruiter in charge.
She previously served as a talent acquisition director for Conner Strong and Buckelew, and she said the hiring manager was too afraid to tell applicants that they were not on the show, and overall employers have the upper hand in today’s job market.
“We need this law. We need it in the United States. We need it everywhere,” Papalia said. “They would rather breadcrumbs (applicants) play these thought games, or they do lack any courage or courage.”
Papalia will apply for jobs in the job seeker market with selling homes in periods of low or high demand. As there is a surplus of applicants in the market, it is becoming increasingly difficult for job seekers to seek opportunities. Meanwhile, her advice is to apply for as many jobs as possible.
“If you sell a home in a seller’s market, you won’t do anything in the house and you’ll get 40 offers,” Papalia continued. “If you sell it in a buyer’s market, you have to do it, you have to repaint it, and you have to make it the best.”
What is her advice for Gen Z? Don’t believe anything to say until the company makes an offer to you, even if they say something like “we put the offer together” or “you are our first applicant.”
Ghosts can harm employers
Ghoting will not only discourage applicants in the short term, but it may also damage the company’s future reputation.
A study It was found that 80% of job seekers would not consider applying for a role for a company that did not update their application status.
“When you treat it very well during the interview process, you tell your friends and family that you have some respect for the organization,” Papalia said.
“When you are ghosted and when you are treated like disposal, you feel like Sh-T, and then the company’s reputation is online.
