I applied for the Relationship Banker position at the Martin Luther King branch in Dallas. After applying, the branch manager contacted me to schedule an interview, which I attended in person after driving approximately 40 minutes.
I felt the interview went very well. We had a positive conversation, and she even introduced me to the team and gave me a tour of the branch. At the end of the interview, I was told a decision would be made and that I would be updated.
Unfortunately, I never received any follow-up regarding the outcome. After several days, I sent a polite email requesting an update. I explained that while I no longer needed the opportunity, I would still appreciate feedback regarding my interview performance or whether there were areas where I could improve. I did not receive a response to that email either.
I understand that not every candidate will be selected, and I fully respect that. However, I believe professional courtesy includes communicating with candidates, even if only to inform them that another applicant was selected.
Since then, I accepted an offer with another bank for an Assistant Manager position. Nevertheless, I wanted to share this experience, as the lack of communication left a disappointing impression.