Response to my application and scheduling of an interview were prompt. Both interviewers were pleasant and informative, spending far more time describing the company's history and the role I would play within it than asking meaningful questions about my personal talents and goals. I was reassured more than once that, based on my background and skill set, I would be a "great fit" for the position. As the interview concluded, I was also promised that I would hear back from them by the end of the following week, which never happened. Still, I remained guardedly optimistic for a few weeks until I saw the position had been filled. I went into this interview having received several warnings from former employees about rampant nepotism, favoritism and general ineptitude and apathy vis-à-vis most employees at SMC's managerial level, but I chose to ignore them. I regret that now, as it has been demonstrated to me that this company does not treat prospective employees with the most basic of human dignity. Applicants spend a tremendous amount of time, energy and money to find fulfilling work. It logically follows that they deserve respectful answers and feedback even when they don't end up being selected for a given position - particularly if they have been told that they are a "great fit." SMC falls far short in this respect, and should treat all potential employees with the respect they deserve instead of ignoring them once they've hired someone else.