I think these interview reviews sometimes come across as bitter candidates who didn't get the job sounding off, but this perceived "bitterness" is more so based on treatment of said candidates, as opposed to them being passed up for the position. There's a polite way to say, "we've gone in a different direction." Silence and the deafening sound of crickets isn't it. BuzzFeed deals in silence. They are loathe to get back to you even after stating they will. Needless to say, I had an unprofessional experience altogether. In fact, after the initial phone interview I was told by my interviewer to reach out if I haven't heard anything after a few days since it would be a long hiring process and they would be busy. I did exactly as I was told to no avail. I received no response to my follow-ups despite being told to do just that, follow up. This is inconsiderate behavior for a business already under scrutiny for their "journalism ethics." Important to note, the phone interview went well with plans for additional conversations and an eventual in-person interview. At least that's what I was told after I was given a homework assignment. Again, no response. Silence. Crickets.