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[quote=Anonymous]The companies I have worked at keep files and notes on job applicants. We were asked to provide feedback about the interview, how it went and general impressions. There were comments from the hiring department that it took the person X number of times to respond to an email or that a particular candidate was very prompt in replying and very polite. An applicant that ghosted to recruiter was noted. We were all reminded that the notes needed to be kept professional and with concrete examples from the interview if there was a concern.

I would not be in the least bit surprised that those notes were retained in an individual's file and if they applied for a different job that the notes would be consulted. If someone is given an offer and then ghosts a company, it could decrease the likelihood that the company is willing to interview them for a future position.

I don't like how companies ghost applicants; I have applications that I submitted 6 months ago now that I have not heard back on. I know who those companies are and I am less likely to apply to them in the future. I do wish that the generated responses were less a form letter, but I am not sure how feasible it is for companies that receive a multitude of applications for one position to be able to provide anything other than a generic "you were not selected" email.

I can only control what I can control so I aim for prompt replies to companies who call or email, polite in my responses, and as clear in communication as I can be. I had one company call me for three separate positions because the first two ended up not being fits but the recruiter commented that I was a pleasure to work with so they were actively looking for a contract I would be a good fit on. I am working for that company now.

Companies do keep records, and you can burn bridges by being rude to recruiters or ghosting them.  It is your choice but I don't see it as hard to reply to a company and say "I appreciate your interest, but I received an offer for a job I think is a better fit." The company will understand and you leave the door open for future opportunities.

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