TL;DR
Ghosting happens when candidates never really wanted the conversation in the first place. daily.dev Recruiter reduces ghosting by surfacing roles in a trusted environment, requiring opt-in, and giving developers full context before they say yes.
Why ghosting happens elsewhere
Cold outreach that candidates ignore
Profiles without real interest signals
Candidates pressured into conversations they never wanted
Long hiring funnels with little transparency
How daily.dev changes this
Trusted environment
Developers already use daily.dev daily to learn and connect.
Full role context upfront
Compensation, stack, and role details are clear before they opt in.
Screening questions answered
Developers actively commit by responding to your must-haves.
Double opt-in flow
Both sides must confirm before any introduction.
Why this matters for recruiters
Fewer wasted screens: You only meet candidates who want the conversation.
Higher reply rates: Early cohorts show 85 to 90 percent response.
Better candidate experience: Developers feel respected and in control.
Important:
No intro is ever forced. If the developer does not explicitly opt in, you will not be introduced.
FAQs
Q: Can ghosting still happen?
It is rare. Developers can always change their mind, but the opt-in flow makes it far less common.
Q: Do developers see the company name before opting in?
Yes. Transparency upfront builds trust and cuts drop-off later.
Q: What if a developer no-shows after the intro?
We can replace the candidate and review signals to keep quality high.