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This common practice of \"ghosting\" can leave candidates in limbo, cause unnecessary anxiety and damage morale during an already stressful job search.\r\n \r\nRequiring a simple, automated notification could ensure closure and transparency for all job seekers.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":134,"closing_date":"2027-02-11","created_at":"2026-07-09T16:48:54.037Z","updated_at":"2026-08-13T22:33:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-08-11T08:28:47.773Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-09T17:45:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Suzanna King","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DWP","name":"Department for Work and 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