I had one interview and was told there were five total candidates, with the last candidate interview taking place at the end of the following week. I was informed I’d hear back around that time and even received an email from a team member checking whether I was still interested in the position. I confirmed that I was, and they replied within ten minutes saying they’d keep me updated — which made me think I was genuinely being considered. That was the last I heard from them. I followed up politely the next week, asking for the update I’d been told to expect, but never received a reply. A short message letting me know I wasn’t selected would’ve taken seconds and left a much better impression. Instead, the silence came across as dismissive, which felt unprofessional given the time and effort spent preparing.