Don't do it - Avis employé Instructional Designer Everforth ECS

Friend of mine was looking to make a career change and we had an opening that he was very qualified for. Took him over a year to even get an interview despite meeting or exceeding all qualifications necessary in the job description/requirements. At one point, they contacted him to set up an interview and he gave them my best available times. The lady said, "ok I will pass this on and see what we can do to set up a time that's good for you to come in." Never heard from them again. Tried calling back several times. Left messages. Nothing. When he told me about this I asked the hiring manager what the deal was and his response was "sometimes things change and we go a different direction." I said, "ok I understand that but it's common courtesy to let people know when that happens so they aren't waiting around. Plus it reflects poorly on the organization." His reponse was "well when you're an adult you should realize when something isn't going to happen and move on. I can't hold everyone's hand." I was shocked to hear this because it's one thing if you apply for a job and don't get a call. But it's another when you get called for an interivew and it's never scheduled and you're never notified the position is closed. I was openly critical of management after this and that got me nowhere. I left the company just over a year later.