I was offered an interview the same day I applied, which I appreciated. The conversation with the newly appointed team leader was relaxed, and it was helpful to learn more about the role and the company’s mission. However, after the interview, I didn’t hear back. I followed up a week later and was told that timelines had shifted and candidates would receive updates by the end of August. I followed up again at the end of the month but received no response. While the initial interaction was positive, the lack of follow-up, even just a short message to unsuccessful candidates, felt unprofessional. It takes very little effort to close the loop, and leaving candidates without an update reflects poorly on the hiring process.