We get it. Life gets busy.
Projects change. Priorities shift. You accept another offer. Or maybe you’ve simply decided now isn’t the right time to make a move.

That’s completely okay. What isn’t okay is disappearing.

Ghosting a recruiter might feel like the easiest option in the moment, but it creates unnecessary work for everyone involved. If you’ve told us you’re interested in a role, we’ll often spend time speaking with clients, preparing your profile, organising interviews and advocating for you behind the scenes. When communication suddenly stops, we’re left in the lurk having to explain your absence, which isn’t a good look for the recruiter or you.

More importantly, architecture, design and construction is a surprisingly small industry. Your reputation follows you, and communication is a big part of that.

– If you’re no longer interested in a role, tell us.
– If your circumstances have changed, tell us.
– If you’ve accepted another position, tell us.
– If you’re interviewing elsewhere and waiting on another outcome, tell us.

None of these conversations are awkward from our perspective. In fact, we’d much rather have an honest conversation than no conversation at all. It allows us to manage expectations with our clients and, more importantly, continue supporting you when the timing is right.

The candidates we remember are the ones who communicate well. Even if a role doesn’t work out today, we never know what opportunities might come up next month or next year.

So before you stop replying, ask yourself:
“What does this say about my professional reputation?”