Today's episode of The Career Strategy Podcast delves into the topic of ghosting in the job search, shedding light on why it happens and how to cope with it. In this episode, Sarah shares a story from a restaurant manager's perspective, emphasizing that ghosting isn't a one-sided issue and is often not intentional. This episode offers practical advice, encouraging listeners not to take ghosting personally, and to take proactive steps to gather context and follow up with potential employers. 00:00 Dealing with ghosting in the job search. 03:49 Ghosting may not always be intentional in hiring. 07:54 Follow up for information, keep it concise. 12:34 Control negative thoughts, focus on what's manageable. 13:45 Reframing ghosting in the job search. 🎟️ Join our 3-week live UX Portfolio Course (starts March 25) 🎁 Get our free e-book, The Career Strategy Roadmap 🤩 Advance your career with career coaching in our Career Strategy Lab 📥 Join 49,000 people who read our free career tips newsletter ⭐️ Enjoy the podcast? Please rate the podcast to help us reach more folks 👋 Say hi and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter