I applied for the role via LinkedIn in mid-September, with an initial phone screening interview with the recruiter in early October. The interview seemed to go well, and I received positive feedback on my resume and work experience. The recruiter expressed interest in moving me forward to the hiring manager but mentioned they didn’t have access to the manager’s calendar and would follow up. As is standard practice, I immediately sent a thank-you email, expressing my appreciation for their time and enthusiasm for the next steps. After five days without a response, I sent a casual follow-up. A week later, still having heard nothing, I checked in again regarding scheduling the follow-up interview. Unfortunately, I still haven’t received any reply. It’s disappointing to experience this kind of silence after engaging professionally throughout the process. It's a reminder that candidates deserve to be treated with respect and transparency. Communication, even in the form of a simple update, goes a long way in maintaining mutual respect. There’s always room to do better.