Should I have heard something either way

[Mightkeepthisusername]

I applied for a job that I really wanted. The closing date was on Sunday, with interviews to be held from 19th. I haven’t heard anything. Not invite, but no rejection. If I wasn’t going to be successful then I would have assumed I would have heard?

Am I unreasonable for clinging on to some hope? Or do you think it’s a no?

Just contact them and ask?

There’s no contact details on the job ad and it was through an online portal rather than email.

It totally depends. I put in a shortlisting meeting for the day after the job closes and sift applications as they come in. Other colleagues don’t look at it for days!

Depends on number of applications, not everyone notifies you if unsuccessful, tho tbf they usually state if u haven't heard by x date, you have not been shortlisted..

Seems to be the thing these days - so many employers are so rude to job applicants - no acknowledgement no polite refusal.

It required 4 500 word answers to questions as well, so not a quick one by any means.

Ive tried to call their customer service line to get out through to HR and no
answer ☹️

Unfortunately companies tend not to send rejection letters or emails so much these days. It’s very unprofessional in my opinion, but it seems that no one really wants to have difficult conversations and so they don’t

Yes it is completely rude, lazy and unprofessional

Perhaps if ignored applicants started invoicing for time spent then they would soon behave better