It’s a tough economic world out there today.  We all know and understand that.  Plenty more job applicants that job openings.  Companies are overwhelmed with work.  Many individuals are doing the work of two or three people.  Anything not critical to the business many times does not get done.  Once a company does decide to post a position, however, things should be a bit different.  Yes, they get hundreds upon hundreds of applicants today, and many are not even remotely qualified.   It’s tough to sift through.  But eventually, strong and qualified applicants are identified, an

Have you ever experienced a lack of common courtesy as a job finalist?  Been interviewed by the company, perhaps one, two or even more times and then fallen into a black hole?  Never heard back from the company?  No follow up, no communication, just nothing?  You’ve done all the proper things – sent the thank you letter and provided additional information that may have been requested.  Every interview had gone well and you had even been told by the recruiter or company management itself that you were a strong candidate.  If you’ve been in this situation we’d like to hear from