As candidates face poor hiring practices, a majority, 70%, believe a lack of communication in the hiring process is the biggest red flag, according to a survey by hiring software company Greenhouse.

Other warning signs include a negative interview experience, 57%; companies avoiding pay-related questions, 55%; and vague job descriptions, 55%.

“The results show that many candidates face discrimination, poor interview practices and a lack of human connection in the hiring process,” Ariana Moon, head of talent planning and acquisition at Greenhouse, said in a press release. 

The survey responses showed that poor interview and hiring practices cause job seekers to abandon the process, with 36% reporting ghosting employers during the hiring process.

The top reasons for ghosting include the company being different than expectations and poor interview experiences, both cited by 43% of survey participants.

The study also found that while automated pre-screening interviews are on the rise, 42% of workers who completed them disliked them.

“Candidates have a better chance at meaningful engagement with an employer if they reach out directly to recruiters. This can happen in a variety of ways — through surfacing a shared contact, making a personal connection during an event, reaching out through social media platforms like LinkedIn and even Instagram and TikTok.”

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Source: Staffing Industry Analysts