I applied and never heard anything at all from them. But a few weeks later I found out they contacted my current employer (without my knowledge or consent) to ask about me. I have never in my career encountered such unprofessional and indiscrete behavior. It's not like I went through all the rounds of interviews and then agreed to have them check my references. They just...blew up my spot. Ridiculous. I actually have half a mind to sue because it further eroded relations with my current employer.