After a month of interviewing and a clean background check, a company told me I’d be brought on once they finished reference checks. It’s now been 6 weeks. I was honest about my short work history (longest stint is 8 months), so I don't think it's that. But now they're not returning my calls or emails. Why would a company put you through all that just to ghost? Is this just how it is now?

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I have had that happen to me as well. I don't want to say it is now the norm but it does see m to be something that is happening more and more. Hopefully you will still hear back but I would keep looking for something else just in case.

I have noticed it happening more often too, which makes it even more draining

That silence often means internal delays, budget changes, or shifting priorities, not necessarily something you did. I have seen companies keep candidates warm while decisions stall. It is frustrating, but I would assume uncertainty on their side rather than a hidden red flag.

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