Shocking in a word. Applied for the role, and got a very positive response from the "Talent Recruiter" who was asking questions. Was happy to continue with the process as seemed like an interesting opportunity and if I had any further questions to ask. Ask a few questions, no response. Send a couple of messages requesting an update, I wasn't sure if my CV had indeed been put forward, as even though the original message said it was going to, I had no confirmation. Was then completely ghosted by the recruiter. Recieved an automated message saying I hadn't been selected for the interview. Now I have no issues or problems not being selected, its the way of the word these days. However to be completely ghosted after the recruiter was super interested is just a terrible advertisement for the company. If the recruitment process is how they operate their company then a bullet was dodged. To be ghosted after such an initial response feels so wrong. Candidates deserve much better than this. There are humans on both sides of this conversation

Online interview following initial call with a recruitment team and ongoing emails for availability. Casual conversation and good questions. This was done via Teams and involved some competency based questions.