HireVue Executive: AI Can Eliminate Candidate Ghosting as Application Volumes Surge

NewsData.io · United States · Sep 25, 2026

HireVue Chief Science Officer Mike Hudy argues that AI can solve recruiter ghosting by automating candidate communications at scale, as high application volumes overwhelm hiring teams. Monster data underscores the urgency: 25% of job seekers have been searching more than a year, 45% for at least three months, and 39% report feeling more pressure than in previous searches. Hudy notes that easier application processes have created larger candidate pools without corresponding increases in recruiter capacity, making automated status updates essential. For staffing firms managing high applicant volumes, AI-driven communication tools represent a growing area of competitive differentiation.