Ghosted after a very good conversation with the recruiter. Seemed like a great fit with my background and thought there was at least enough there to have an interview with the hiring manager, but apparently that wasn't the case . Advice: at least send respond to follow up emails to let candidates know they're no longer in the running. This at a minimum should be standard for your hiring practices. Candidates take the time to research your company and take valuable time out of their day to interview for these roles. The least you could do is thank them for taking the time to speak with you and that you've decided to move forward with other candidates you feel were a better fit. It's a cultural red flag when multiple reviews show that candidates were ghosted.