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Hiring FAQ ยท 2026

Does U.S. Department Of State ghost applicants?

Based on real reported outcomes, U.S. Department Of State ghosts roughly 54% of applicants, and responds to about 40%. That puts U.S. Department Of State at a Seen Grade of 50/100 (caution).

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Seen Grade 50/100
CAUTION
54%
Ghost rate
40%
Response rate
44d
Avg wait
Estimated from aggregated public data ยท A community signal, not a verified fact

Why applicants think U.S. Department Of State 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 State. U.S. Department Of State's reported response rate is 40%, 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 State'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.