Was ghosted by them after several interviews. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), although ghosting candidates is becoming more common, it is still unprofessional behavior and a major red flag to job applicants about a company's culture and hiring practices. Ghosting candidates is among the the top reasons candidates negatively view an employer during the hiring process and both the employer and the candidate are supposed to be presenting their best behavior during the interview and hiring process, otherwise it is a major red flag.