Disappointing experience after a promising start. I applied for a role in February 2025 and, after hearing nothing for a couple of months, assumed I had been unsuccessful. To my surprise, nearly three months later, I was invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager. The interview was framed as a relaxed “coffee chat” and lasted around 45 minutes. I felt it went well—it was informal, focused on getting to know each other, and left me feeling positive about both the role and the organisation. At the end, I was told I would be contacted either way, and that a final stage was likely to be scheduled for the end of May. Unfortunately, since that interview, I’ve heard nothing—no feedback, no updates, no response to follow-up emails. It's now been over a month since the interview, and the silence has been frustrating and disappointing. I understand that roles can attract many applicants and hiring timelines can shift. However, it takes very little effort to send a courteous message to close the loop. Being left in the dark gives the impression of disorganisation and a lack of respect for candidates' time—particularly disheartening for an organisation that promotes advocacy and fairness for others.