1. Our Purpose
Ghosted.work exists to make hiring more transparent and humane.
We're a space where job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers can share experiences and learn from each other.
Our mission: to replace silence and frustration with empathy, accountability, and understanding.
2. Our Values
Our community is grounded in four principles:
👻 Transparency
Shedding light on the unseen parts of the hiring process.
💬 Empathy
Listening to each other without judgment.
🔍 Accountability
Encouraging better communication from everyone involved.
💡 Change
Channeling frustration into progress.
3. What We Welcome
We welcome:
- Authentic personal stories, whether as candidates, recruiters, or hiring managers.
- Constructive insights and feedback that promote empathy or transparency.
- Respectful dialogue between community members.
- Contributions that highlight systemic issues without attacking individuals.
4. What We Don't Allow
We do not allow:
- Personal attacks or naming individuals. Stories must be de-identified (no names, emails, or direct identifiers).
- Doxxing, harassment, or hate speech of any kind.
- Company smearing or false information.
- Advertising, recruiting, or spam.
- Discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or any protected category.
- Posting private correspondence (like screenshots of emails) without anonymizing them first.
5. How We Handle Submissions
- Every story is reviewed and de-identified before being shared publicly.
- Moderators may edit submissions for clarity or privacy while preserving intent.
- Submissions that violate these guidelines may be rejected or redacted.
- We focus on patterns and themes, not individuals or companies.
6. Reporting & Moderation
If you see content that violates our guidelines:
- Click "Report" on the story (if feature is active) or email someone.read.this@ghosted.work.
- Include the story title or link, and a brief reason for your concern.
Reports are reviewed by moderators who may remove, edit, or temporarily hide content.
Ghosted.work reserves the right to remove content or limit participation to maintain community safety.
7. Safety & Privacy
We take privacy seriously:
- Do not share others' personal details or internal hiring information.
- Avoid linking to external documents that reveal identities.
- Stories are meant to raise awareness — not expose individuals.
- Anonymous participation is encouraged, but please remain respectful and factual.
8. Attribution & Fair Use
You may quote or reference stories from Ghosted.work only if:
- They remain anonymous and de-identified, and
- You credit Ghosted.work as the source.
Reposting or republishing Ghosted content for commercial use requires written permission (email: someone.read.this@ghosted.work).
9. Consequences for Violations
Violations of these guidelines may result in:
- Content removal,
- Temporary suspension,
- Permanent ban (for repeat or severe offenses), or
- Reporting to relevant platforms if abuse or threats occur.
We reserve discretion in enforcing these rules based on intent, impact, and context.
10. Changes to Guidelines
These guidelines may evolve as the Ghosted community grows.
We'll post updates with a new "Last updated" date and, if material, notify users through visible site announcements or email (if applicable).
11. Contact Us
For questions or feedback about our community standards:
Email: someone.read.this@ghosted.work
Mailing Address: [Your mailing address here]