I recently applied and was invited for an interview for the HR Business Partner position. The first interview went very well — I received positive feedback and was informed that I was moving to the next stage. I was even told who would be present in the second round and that I would receive a task to prepare and present. Due to justified personal reasons, I informed the recruiter that I could not attend the second round in live, but I was fully willing to take sick leave from work if no online alternative could be arranged. I was assured I would be contacted in about 10 days. After 12 days of silence, I followed up via email to check the status of the process, but received no response. Then, after 21 days, I received a generic, automated rejection email stating that I was not selected for the position — with wording that made it seem as if I had never even been interviewed. This experience was disappointing. As someone who took the process seriously, showed flexibility, and made it to the later stages, I expected at least a personal response or feedback. The lack of follow-up and the impersonal communication left a very unprofessional impression. Tip for future candidates: Be prepared for a possibly disorganized process and inconsistent communication. Don’t assume that being told you’re moving forward guarantees timely updates or closure.