I applied for the role and heard back a week later, inviting me for a first stage interview. And then the next day I was informed I had made it to the second stage for the following week. Despite the first stage interviewer running late, both interviews did go very well. The second in particular lasted 45 minutes and was very in-depth with the role. I felt there was good synergy and understanding as I demonstrated experience and knowledge that were what the role was asking for. I had asked questions that were more technical-based with the responsibilities of the job, which therefore showed my enthusiasm and professional experience. I was aware that if I were successful there would be a third stage, involving a panel of various team members. However it has been several weeks since, and I did not hear anything back. Not even an update to inform that I was unsuccessful in the process. Making time out of my already busy work schedule, and to then not receive any feedback is unfortunate. Word of advice is to appreciate the time candidates make, even if it’s during one’s lunch hour. There is no harm in being communicative, even if it’s not successful news. It shows professionalism and transparency. Ghosting candidates with no follow-up speaks volumes of an employer and their management processes, particularly with how their recruitment is handled. And yet candidates get ridiculed for not being actively engaged, but it’s somehow reasonable for employers to behave in this manner. Again, truly says a lot. Transparency costs nothing.