Phone screening went well initially, but the screener sounded rushed and uninterested in any response I gave. She was short and cut me off when I asked questions about the company and position. I was told that I would get an email with the next steps or a rejection “within the next 48-72 hours” after the call. After hearing nothing after a week, I sent an email, where the recruiter stated that they were waiting on the hiring manager and would get back to me the next day. When I reached out the next day, the recruiter had an auto email stating she was out of office for the rest of the holidays. The only way I knew my application was declined was through the application portal. No further contact from the recruiter was given after weeks. Overall, the process with the recruiter and her behavior was a bit hostile and extremely unwelcoming compared to other companies I have interviewed for. Interestingly, the job is still up for applications.