Dev.to
7/2/2026

The original headline is "Why Developer Ghosting is Killing Your Hiring Funnel"
Original: Why Developer Ghosting is Killing Your Hiring Funnel
Short summary
A veteran tech recruiter argues that ghosting candidates throughout the hiring process significantly damages company reputation and competitive hiring ability, particularly in high-demand fields like AI and quantum computing. They propose enforcing a strict 48-hour response protocol for all hiring communications—introductions, interviews, and feedback—to keep funnels moving and demonstrate respect for candidates' time. Success requires commitment from both employers and job seekers to maintain accountability and mutual respect.
- •Developer ghosting destroys employer brand reputation and access to top technical talent
- •Implement and enforce a 48-hour response window for all hiring communications
- •Both employers and candidates must commit to accountability for the protocol to work
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