Graduate 'ghosted' by employers has applied for 400 jobs and had only three interviews

Graduate 'ghosted' by employers has applied for 400 jobs and had only three interviews36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLena-Zaharah MohammedBBC WalesKaryna LohvynenkoKaryna has three different CVs tailored to different sectors but at one point, the situation became so difficult, she hired a career mentorAfter applying for 400 jobs and getting just three interviews, a graduate described how she has been "ghosted" by countless employers.Karyna Lohvynenko, 21, is completing a masters degree in governance and has a CV that includes work at the United Nations and councils around the UK and US. While she once dreamed of being president of her native Ukraine, she has applied for roles in politics, business and as an entry-level barista, but not even heard back from most employers.The term ghosting is used in the dating world, and means to suddenly cut off contact with someone - but recruitment consultant Michael Jones believes it's becoming increasingly common for job applicants.In a fiercely competitive market, he speaks to graduates like Karyna every week who have applied for hundreds of jobs, and believes AI screening means many are ditched before even being considered by a human."If I apply to around 70 jobs per week and only hear back from three, the rest is complete silence - not even a rejection email," said Karyna, 21. "That uncertainty is worse than rejection… it feels like a void. Like your application disappears before anyone even sees it."The ghosting from employers creates confusion, anxiety, and makes the whole process feel dehumanising."She is currently completing a masters at Cardiff University in governance and devolution, having graduated from Cardiff Met with a degree in business and management with a law pathway. As well as her academic work, Karyna's CV includes international policy work, volunteering and business experience - in the first lady of Ukraine's office, at the Unite...