Corporate Ghosting
Mar 20, 2024
Dive into the wild world of corporate ghosting! Discover hilarious tales from incentive trips gone awry and cringe-worthy corporate jargon like 'boots on the ground.' Unpack the emotional rollercoaster of being ghosted in hiring, complete with personal ghosting stories. The episode also explores why candidates get ghosted and what it reveals about company culture. Plus, learn how to communicate better during the hiring process to avoid leaving candidates in the dark. It's all about keeping work fun and engaging!
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Avoid Military Jargon
- Avoid using military jargon like "boots on the ground" in corporate settings.
- This language can be disrespectful to veterans and trivializes their experiences.
Ghosted Internship
- Leigh and her friend Mike were ghosted after a college internship interview.
- They were promised a position, but never received an offer letter, a common experience.
Ghosting is Not New
- Ghosting in hiring isn't new; it existed before the internet and social media.
- It might have looked different (snail mail), but the feeling of rejection was similar.