Applied online. Received an email from the HR to schedule a phone interview. In the interview she asked out of the box questions. She also told me to speak slowly as she was taking the notes. I said sorry and resumed the conversation. I felt that the interview went okay. After our call the HR never responded. I regularly emailed her and requested for another opportunity but no reply! I feel the behavior of the HR was very disappointing. She should have emailed me back with a reject.

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