Recruiters in the US and Canada keep saying the same thing: 
“Candidates disappear faster than my paycheck on a long weekend.” 

And they’re not wrong.

Between counteroffers, multiple job offers, remote opportunities from three time zones away, and that mysterious “personal reason,” candidates are ghosting like it’s a national sport. 

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Why It’s Worse in North America 

Let’s be real. In North America: 
- Competition is brutal. One candidate might have four recruiters fighting for them. 
- Remote work blew up borders. Your “local” candidate is also being pitched jobs in Austin, Toronto, or from a startup in San Francisco. 
- Counteroffers are practically scripted. Employers have learned that dangling a 10% raise keeps people put. 

Translation: you’re playing in the most competitive market on earth. If you don’t level up, you’ll get played. 

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The Candidate Doesn’t Trust You (Yet) 

Here’s the hard truth: North American candidates have been burned. Too many recruiters have treated them like walking CVs, not people. That’s why they don’t pick up your calls. That’s why they bail at offer stage. 

If you want to survive here, you need to build real trust — and you need to build it fast. 

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3 Moves That Work in This Market 

1. Be First With Value, Not CVs.
   Don’t open with “Send me your resume.” Open with “Here’s what the market’s paying for your skillset right now.” Give them something useful before you ask for anything. 

2. Pre-close Like Crazy. 
   Ask the tough questions early: 
   - “If your boss offers you 15% more, what happens?” 
   - “What would make you turn this role down?” 
   If you don’t know the answers now, you’ll find out the hard way later. 

3. Stay in Their Feed.
   North American candidates are glued to their phones. Text updates. LinkedIn DMs. Memes if you’ve got the guts. Don’t vanish for three days and expect loyalty. 

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Stop Blaming the Market 

Yes, it’s tough. Yes, ghosting is rampant. But here’s the kicker: the best recruiters in North America aren’t complaining. They’re billing. Because they’ve adapted to the noise and turned trust into their competitive edge. 

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✨ Top Biller Takeaway: In America, you’re not just filling jobs — you’re fighting for trust in the noisiest market on the planet. Build trust early, pre-close often, and never vanish before your candidate does.