The process started with a phone screening, followed by an in-person meeting with the business development manager and administrative assistant. No questions were out of the ordinary; basically a screening to see if I had a knowledge of sales, software, and workflow in the space. Both the phone screening and in-person interview went well. I was told that a follow-up call with the CEO would be the next step. A week went by...nothing. Another week went by; I followed up and received an e-mail that they were "excited" about moving forward with the phone call. Another week went by, I followed up...so on and so on for over a month. Radio silence. Finally, after multiple e-mails and a phone call that seemed to catch the administrative assistant by surprise, they told me they were moving in a different direction. I even followed up thanking them and asking for an explanation of their decision to help my professional development...nothing. I may not have been the right candidate for the job, but the lack of professionalism and common courtesy reminded me of a high school cheerleading squad, not a business. Tip: Be forthright with candidates who aren't being moved forward. Avoiding confrontation is cowardly and unprofessional.
