After a one-hour in-person interview, I reached out for a follow-up but received no response. While I understand that hiring decisions take time and not every candidate will be selected, acknowledging a follow-up email is a basic professional courtesy. Candidates invest time preparing for and attending interviews, often taking time off work or rearranging schedules to be present. A simple update—even if just to say that they’ve moved forward with another candidate—shows respect for the effort put into the process. Ignoring follow-ups reflects poorly on the company’s professionalism and candidate experienc