After several rounds of interviews with the hiring manager and team panel, scheduled entirely around their convenience, I was ghosted for over three weeks.
No response to follow-ups. No status update. Not even an automated rejection email. I was not asking for detailed feedback, just basic closure.
As a professional from a top-tier organization, I invested significant time and effort into this process. Seeing the same position reposted repeatedly while candidates are left without any communication is disappointing and disrespectful.
Hiring is a two-way commitment. A simple status update costs nothing, but silence wastes time, erodes trust, and reflects poorly on the employer brand.
Candidates deserve better.