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Hiring FAQ ยท 2026

Does U.S. Department Of Defense ghost applicants?

Based on real reported outcomes, U.S. Department Of Defense ghosts roughly 45% of applicants, and responds to about 35%. That puts U.S. Department Of Defense at a Seen Grade of 48/100 (caution).

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Seen Grade 48/100
CAUTION
45%
Ghost rate
35%
Response rate
42d
Avg wait
Estimated from aggregated public data ยท A community signal, not a verified fact

Why applicants think U.S. Department Of Defense ghosts them

"Ghosting" means applying and never hearing back โ€” no rejection, no update, nothing. It's the single most common complaint on Reddit threads about U.S. Department Of Defense. U.S. Department Of Defense's reported response rate is 35%, so a meaningful share of applicants never get a reply. Common reasons: roles filled internally, listings left open after closing, or high applicant volume that outpaces recruiting capacity.

What you can do before you apply

Check U.S. Department Of Defense's full hiring report for the latest grade, the city-by-city breakdown, and recent applicant reports. If you've already applied, track it so you know exactly when to follow up โ€” and report what happened so the data stays honest for everyone after you.

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Seen aggregates real applicant reports into a 0โ€“100 transparency grade. Scores are community signals, not verified facts, and update as new reports come in. Last refreshed hourly.