Recruiter Ghosted After Interview? Don't Just Wait.
You prepared for hours. You nailed the interview. They smiled, took notes, and said they'd be in touch soon. Now it's been weeks of silence. Your follow-up emails vanish into the void.
Here's the reality: 36% of candidates wait 1-2 months after interviews with no response. Don't be one of them.
This Hits Different
Getting ghosted after applying is one thing. Getting ghosted after interviewing? That's brutal.
You crushed the interview. Then... silence.
You walked out feeling confident. They said 'we'll let you know by Friday.' That was 3 weeks ago.
Your follow-ups get ignored
You've sent the 'just checking in' email twice. Read receipts show they saw it. Still nothing.
You're in limbo
Other companies want an answer. But you're waiting on this one. The uncertainty is paralyzing.
You don't know if you're still in the running
Are they still considering you? Did they hire someone else? You deserve to know.
"I had 4 rounds of interviews with Amazon. The last interviewer said 'you'll hear from us within 2 weeks.' It's been 6 weeks. I've emailed the recruiter 3 times. Absolutely nothing."
— Reddit r/cscareerquestions
Why this happens: According to a Greenhouse study, 36% of candidates report waiting 1-2 months for feedback after interviews. Recruiters get pulled into other urgent roles, hiring freezes happen, or they simply drop the ball.
What To Do When You're Ghosted After an Interview
Don't spiral. Here's a clear action plan.
Wait 1 week, then follow up once
If they said 'we'll let you know in 3 days,' give it a week. Send one polite follow-up email.
After 2 weeks of silence, reach a different contact
Your original recruiter is MIA. Time to find another person at the company who can help.
Don't mention being ghosted
Keep it positive: 'I'm still very interested and wanted to check on next steps.'
Keep applying elsewhere
Never put your job search on hold for one company. Keep your pipeline full.
Find Another Contact at the Company
Your application is still alive. You just need to reach the right person.
Find other recruiters at the company
One recruiter ghosted? There are usually 5-20 more. Reach someone who might have different info.
Get verified email addresses
Skip LinkedIn DMs that get ignored. Email lands directly in their inbox.
Keep your application alive
A polite follow-up to a different recruiter can resurface your candidacy.
Get closure and move forward
Even if it's a no, knowing is better than waiting. Stop the guessing game.
How to Reconnect With the Company
Search the Company
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Find a Different Recruiter
Look for someone in the same department or location. Get their verified email.
Send a Polite Check-In
Keep it professional and brief. Express continued interest. Get back on their radar.
Sample Email to a Different Recruiter
Subject: Following up on [Role Title] interview
Hi [Name],
I recently interviewed for the [Role Title] position at [Company] (interviewed with [Original Recruiter Name] on [Date]). I'm still very interested in the role and wanted to check on the status of my application.
I'm happy to provide any additional information or references that would be helpful. Would you be able to share any updates on the hiring timeline?
Thanks so much,
[Your Name]
Keep it short, positive, and action-oriented. Don't sound bitter about being ghosted.