The Silent Treatment from Clients

Imagine this: we receive a job brief, agree on terms, and begin sourcing. Our team invests time, energy, and resources to deliver strong candidates — sometimes within hours.

Then… silence.

No feedback. No returned calls or emails. No updates on interview outcomes. The role? Still live, allegedly. But communication? Dead in the water.

The Impact on Recruitment Agencies

This kind of client ghosting isn’t just frustrating — it’s costly. Here’s why:

• Time is lost chasing feedback or clarity instead of progressing other live roles.
• Candidate trust takes a hit. We build relationships with job seekers, and when we can’t provide them updates, it damages our credibility.
• Morale drops within our recruitment team who’ve worked hard to deliver results — fast.

Why Does It Happen?

It’s rarely malicious. Often, hiring managers get pulled in other directions. Priorities shift. Budgets freeze. But just like in dating, not replying is still a reply.

Let’s Talk About Respect and Partnership

At Valeco Recruitment, we believe in mutual respect and transparency. We’re not just CV-pushers — we’re business partners. And strong partnerships are built on communication, accountability, and honesty — even when things change.

If you’re a client and something’s changed — let us know. Closed roles, shifting budgets, internal promotions — we get it. A quick message saves everyone time and maintains a positive relationship for the future.

Let’s Change the Narrative

Ghosting goes both ways, and it’s time we spoke up about it. Because just like candidates, recruiters (and agencies) deserve courtesy too.

Have you experienced client ghosting? Let’s start the conversation — we’d love to hear your thoughts.