Being ghosted after a job application violates fundamental psychological needs — the sense of belonging, self-esteem, and the need for closure. It leaves candidates in a state of unresolved uncertainty that the brain cannot process as a clean rejection. It is not a minor frustration. It is a documented harm.
Your time has value. The average hiring process runs 44 days — longer for senior roles. 61% of candidates are ghosted before it's over. This platform scores companies on four parameters so you can decide whether applying is worth it before you find out the hard way.
Every score is built from two things: how far you got before they vanished, and how long you waited before accepting they weren't coming back. Multiply one by the other. That's your number. No vibes, no opinions — just math and disappointment.
- 15 After application
- 30 After 1st interview
- 50 After further rounds
- 70 After case study / unpaid work
- 80 After final round
- 95 Post-offer (yes, really)
- ×0.7 Less than a week
- ×0.9 1–2 weeks
- ×1.2 1–2 months
- ×1.5 2+ months
- 👻 Barely ghosted
- 👻👻 Left on read
- 👻👻👻 Gone cold
- 👻👻👻👻 Full phantom
- 👻👻👻👻👻 Corporate Houdini
If the silence is getting to you
Being ghosted isn't a reflection of your worth — but your brain doesn't always know that. If the job search is affecting your sleep, your confidence, or your sense of self, consider talking to a professional. It's not dramatic. It's maintenance.
In crisis? Call 113 (NL) or find your local helpline at findahelpline.com