Introducing the Ghosted Generator: Turning job search pain into something funny

If you've ever applied for a job and heard absolutely nothing back, you'll know the feeling. The endless checking of your inbox. The refreshing of LinkedIn. The quiet hope that maybe today is the day. Then silence. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months. At some point, you realise you've been ghosted.

Ghosting is one of the most frustrating parts of modern recruitment. It hurts because you've put effort into tailoring your CV, writing your cover letter, and filling in endless application forms. You've invested emotionally in the possibility of working at that company, only to be met with nothing. No reply, no feedback, no closure.

At CVAnywhere, we've always believed the job search should be fairer, simpler, and more human. We can't fix ghosting, but we can help people deal with it in a way that feels cathartic. That's why we've built the Ghosted Generator — a playful, tongue-in-cheek tool that helps job seekers respond to silence with humour.

Why we built the Ghosted Generator

The Ghosted Generator started from a simple idea: what if we could give job seekers a safe way to laugh about being ignored? Job hunting is already emotionally draining. Adding humour to the process can make people feel less alone, less rejected, and more empowered.

But there's more to it than just making people smile. Ghosting is a systemic problem. It reflects the power imbalance between employers and candidates, where companies can disappear without consequence but candidates are left in limbo. By shining a light on ghosting in a funny, shareable way, we hope to spark more conversation about better hiring practices.

And yes — we also wanted to create something that would go viral. Sometimes the best way to raise awareness of an issue is to make people laugh about it. The Ghosted Generator is a tool designed to be shared, whether that's as a one-liner on LinkedIn or a branded card on TikTok.

How it works

The Ghosted Generator is incredibly simple to use. You enter a few basic details:

• The role you applied for
• The company name
• How long you've been waiting
• Your chosen tone (sarcastic, witty, funny, passive-aggressive, dramatic, heartbroken, zen)
• Whether you want it short and snappy or longer and more dramatic
• And yes, whether you want mild profanity switched on

From there, the Ghosted Generator creates a hilarious response you can copy as text or download as a branded card. It's designed to be shared across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. Every output is different, so people love experimenting with tones and lengths until they find one that perfectly captures their situation.

Examples of ghosted responses

Here are a few that have come out of early testing:

• Sarcastic: "Applied for Project Manager at Acme. Impressed by the silence — bold strategy."
• Funny: "Day 27 of waiting. At least my mum still believes in me."
• Passive-aggressive: "Just checking in. Not that I expect a reply. Ghosting seems to be the vibe here."
• Zen: "No worries, Acme. The universe clearly has other plans."

The responses are deliberately over the top. They're not designed to be sent to recruiters — they're designed to be enjoyed, shared, and laughed at. That's why every page of the Ghosted Generator includes a clear disclaimer: this tool is for entertainment only.

From funny to serious: Serious Follow-up Mode

Of course, sometimes you actually do want to follow up with a recruiter. That's why we've built Serious Follow-up Mode, available in the Standard plan. With one click, you can switch from sarcastic jokes to a professional, recruiter-ready email that's polite, concise, and tailored to your situation.

This dual approach makes the Ghosted Generator unique. It's fun and viral on the surface, but behind the paywall it becomes a genuinely useful feature that helps you progress your applications. It fits neatly alongside our AI CV Builder, Cover Letter Analyzer, and Personal Statement Builder to create a complete toolkit for job seekers.

Why humour matters in job searching

Job searching is often a lonely process. You send applications into a void and rarely hear back. Rejection is hard enough, but silence is worse. It chips away at your confidence and makes you question your value.

Humour doesn't erase the pain of ghosting, but it reframes it. When you can laugh at a situation, you regain some control. You're no longer just a victim of silence — you're someone who can make a joke about it, share it, and move on.

We've already seen people posting their favourite Ghosted Generator outputs on social media, with comments like "This is too real" and "Finally, a tool that says what we're all thinking". That sense of shared experience is powerful. It reminds job seekers they're not alone.

Internal links: building a full job search journey

The Ghosted Generator is just one part of a wider set of tools we've built at CVAnywhere to support job seekers at every stage:

• Need a professional CV that passes ATS filters? Try our AI CV Builder.
• Struggling to make cover letters less generic? Use the Cover Letter Generator & Analyzer.
• Applying to the Civil Service or public sector? The Personal Statement Builder ensures you hit every essential criterion.
• And now, dealing with silence? The Ghosted Generator lets you vent and laugh while still giving you a path to serious follow-ups.

By linking these tools together, you can go from starting out to applying to following up with confidence.

The bigger picture: ghosting and candidate experience

On a serious note, ghosting is more than an annoyance. It's part of a broader candidate experience problem in recruitment. Companies underestimate the long-term damage caused by ignoring applicants.

Research shows that candidates who feel disrespected are less likely to apply again, less likely to recommend the company to others, and more likely to share negative experiences online. In a competitive talent market, that reputational damage matters.

By making ghosting visible — even in a funny way — we're hoping to push this issue into the spotlight. If enough people share their "ghosted cards", maybe more companies will start to rethink how they treat candidates.

Try it yourself

If you've ever been ghosted (and let's be honest, who hasn't?), give the Ghosted Generator a try. It's free, fun, and designed to make you laugh. Share your favourite outputs on LinkedIn, TikTok, or Twitter with the hashtag #GhostedGenerator.

👉 Try the Ghosted Generator now

And if you're ready to move beyond humour and actually land interviews, check out our Standard plan. It unlocks Serious Follow-up Mode, along with advanced features like cover letter analysis and personal statement support.

Final thoughts

The job search is tough enough without silence and uncertainty. We can't stop companies from ghosting, but we can give you a way to laugh about it — and a way to respond professionally when it counts.

That's the balance we're striking with the Ghosted Generator: humour on the outside, real career tools on the inside.

If you're ready to take back some control in your job search, start with a laugh. Then take the next step with the tools that give you an edge.

👉 Launch the Ghosted Generator today.