I just saw a shop manager post a rant on LinkedIn about how "nobody wants to work anymore" because he had three no-shows for interviews. Maybe if the posting listed a living wage instead of competitive pay and a 10% discount, people would actually show up.
Do you think ghosting an interview is ever justified if the job ad is vague?

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Ghosting is not great, but vague postings definitely contribute to it. If pay is hidden and expectations are unclear, candidates feel like they are walking in blind. That said, a quick message canceling is still the professional move. Both sides could handle it better.

Absolutely. If I was unable to attend I'll 100% let them know so they don't waste their time waiting around or expecting me.

I get the frustration on both sides. Vague ads and buzzwords can feel like a red flag, but ghosting usually just burns bridges and wastes everyone’s time. If it feels off, a quick cancel message is the better move. Still, employers who want commitment should be upfront about pay and expectations too.

Absolutely everyone should just be straight to the point about it no need to be vague.

I think people are desperate to work these days and if he’s being ghosted, it’s definitely something he’s doing. He must be paying minimum wage.

I completely understand this manager’s rant. I, too, have had plenty of interviewees ghost me. I always wondered what the reason was in this situation. Was it me? Did they get tied up in doing something else? Were they just not interested anymore? In any case, all it takes is a little communication to reschedule or to simply say you are no longer interested. This job market is filled with people looking for employment, the last thing anyone wants is for their time to be wasted. There are plenty of applicants in this bowl who complain about employers ghosting them after applications and interviews. Treat others how you want to be treated, I guess. If a job posting is vague, simply don’t apply. If after an interview you know that you are no longer interested, communicate that to the person who interviewed you. I understand both sides, but in this case, the manager is absolutely right.

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