Is it bad to not respond to emails for jobs you aren't interested in?

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I’m tempted to say yes it is bad to not respond because we demand the same respect when we’re searching for work, do we not?

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I usually send a polite not currently looking and offer to refer anyone I know that might be.

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The recruiter you just ghosted is going to be the recruiter you hope to impress at another agency one day. Be polite. It's literally the least you could do.

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Totally reasonable.. definitely agree with you @CW1.

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If it’s from a recruiting agency then don’t worry Bc it’s probably just a mass email with your name inserted. If it’s an internal recruiter, best to just say you’re currently happy at your gig or you’re looking for something very specific for your next career move.

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I totally just ghosted an agency. I felt bad for 1 minute and then chuckled.

Job karma is real. I always reply to every form of outreach I get with gratitude and a sincere thank you but I’m not interested right now.

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