Once I applied, I got my first interview request a few days after. The HM's next available spot was in two more weeks. I scheduled it. On that day the HM was on time and he was overall cordial. Nevertheless, during the interview I felt as if I was the 1000nth candidate he had interviewed that day. However, I thought I had done it right.... Seems I didn't :( Anyways, that is part of the process and sometimes you are not the best fit and there are best candidates. And that is okay, it is totally understandable. BUT what I think is unacceptable is to ghost a candidate. Specially if you already met them and told them would follow up on a specific date (yes, I sent the "Thank you for the interview" email and a follow-up one a week later). I think ghosting is rude, impolite, and unprofessional. Shows the worst out a company...