Almost half of Kiwi workers have been ghosted by prospective employers

Cameron SmithJournalist·NZ Herald·27 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM3 mins to read‌An Employment Hero survey found 44% of Kiwi workers said they had been ghosted while searching for a job. Photo / 123rfAn Employment Hero survey found 44% of Kiwi workers said they had been ghosted while searching for a job. Photo / 123rfYou’ve spent hours tidying up your CV and sending off cover letters, maybe even been through a first interview, only to be ghosted by those you hoped to work for. It can be a frustrating process for many job seekers, with nearly half (44%) of Kiwi workers saying they’ve been