I had a positive initial phone interview and was told I’d be moving forward to a Zoom call with the owner, who was currently out of town. I followed up as instructed, and while I was told the next step would likely happen that Friday or Monday, I never heard back—despite multiple polite follow-ups over the next week. While the conversation itself went well and the role sounded interesting, the complete lack of communication afterward was disappointing and unprofessional. It’s understandable if things change or if priorities shift, but a quick response would’ve gone a long way. Advice to Management: Candidates invest time and energy into interviews—please be mindful of that and communicate updates, even if it's a simple “we’ve moved on.”