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This is going to be one of two things, but with really poor communication from the firm. I would really expect better, especially given you have asked them to update you a couple of times:Hi everyone, does anyone (particularly Jessica Booker) have insight on not hearing back at all after a video interview? I completed it in late Feb, and did not worry too much about not hearing, as I know it can take a long time and HR has a lot on their plate. However, last month I sent an email and then another this week, as it's been 3 months. I didn't get a reply to either of them.
I, of course, take this as a rejection since the vacation scheme is in a month making me assume ACs are over. My question is whether there is generally a reason why they do not send an automated rejection to a candidate like they did for other candidates - ie is this just an unfortunate reality of too many applications for HR to get through, or is the cause something else?
Thanks!
1) They have your application and video interview on hold. It is possible they have paused their recruitment or alternatively are waiting to see how other programmes/applicants get on before deciding on your application/candidacy.
2) They have made a decision on your application and have failed to communicate this to you. I suspect this is the more likely given the vacation scheme is in a month's time.
It is not to say that (1) isn't possible. I have worked in firms where they were making last minute decisions and conducting last minute recruitment processes/interviews to either backfill roles that have been reneged/declined, or where recruitment has been conducted exceptionally late due to lack of resource internally to do it earlier. However, given the timings, I suspect its unfortunately (2), which is just really poor recruitment standards and candidate engagement set by the firm (in my opinion!).