The initial outreach was prompt and friendly, suggesting an organized recruiting process. Unfortunately, that impression didn’t last long. I had a scheduled phone screen, but the recruiter never showed. After waiting, I followed up via email and was told that “time got away” — understandable, life happens. I provided new availability as requested, but then… silence. A week later, I received an automated rejection email cheerfully stating how much they “enjoyed learning about my experiences.” Ironically, that would’ve required actually speaking with me.