4C Associates interview questions

I had a first round interview with the hiring manager, which went great. I quickly got an update from the recruiter that I was being put through to a final round, with great feedback. That was the last update my recruiter got from the hiring manager, full on ghost mode. It just isn't good enough, the job market is hard enough as it is, to have people out there, string a long people. It's not too hard to expect people to be up front, and timely in responses.

I recently interviewed for a role and left feeling discouraged by the overall tone of the conversation. During the interview, I was directly told that the company planned to interview another candidate because they felt I may not have enough experience, and that they would “let me know” afterward if they wanted to proceed. While I understand companies compare candidates, presenting it this way felt unnecessarily dismissive and unprofessional. The interviewer also shared that they had fired someone within two weeks for not meeting expectations, which created an uncomfortable atmosphere and raised concerns about onboarding, management style, and company culture. I believe candidates should be treated with professionalism and respect throughout the hiring process, regardless of fit.