Applied online, and was requested to do an interview for a design role. Within the interview the recruiter point blank said they'd follow up in a day or two to schedule an interview with the larger team. Not we'll be in touch to go over next steps, not let me send your information to the hiring manager and we'll be in touch. Point blank said I'd be going through the next phases. After a few days of no contact, no follow, an automated came through saying they were going with other candidates. I'm not hurt that I didn't get the job. This economy is trash and there's a lot of competition. Rejections are to be expected, but the lack of professionalism needs to be called out. Do NOT tell a candidate they're moving forward if there is no intent to do so. Be open, and honest about your process.