I recently interviewed for a leadership position with HPE and, initially, the experience was positive. After progressing through interviews and engaging with mutiple recruiters from Korn Ferry who were managing the recruitment process, I was advised that I was considered a strong candidate for the role. Unfortunately, the experience deteriorated significantly after the interview stage. Despite several polite follow-up attempts seeking an update on the outcome of the process, I received no response whatsoever. To date, I have been completely ignored. What I find most disappointing is not the outcome itself—recruitment processes are competitive, and not every candidate will be successful. Rather, it is the lack of professionalism, courtesy, and basic communication shown throughout the stages of the process. Candidates invest considerable time preparing for interviews, engaging with recruiters, and making themselves available throughout the selection process. The least they deserve is a timely update, even if the news is not favourable. Throughout my career, I have interviewed with many organisations, ranging from small businesses to global enterprises. This is the first time I have experienced being completely "ghosted" after reaching such a stage in a recruitment process. Every other organisation has provided transparency, closure, and constructive feedback, regardless of the outcome. For a company with HPE's reputation, and particularly for a leadership-level opportunity where professionalism and respect are expected values, this experience fell well below the standard I would anticipate. How an organisation treats candidates is often a reflection of its culture, and every individual whether successful or unsuccessful—deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I hope HPE and its recruitment partners review their candidate communication practices to ensure future applicants receive the courtesy and professionalism that should be standard in any recruitment process.