Very bad behaviour Phoenix, I get many applicants when I advertise a job, and I try very hard to reply to all applicants as long as they were serious applicants, not just people applying for everything they possible can to keep the benefits people satisfied. So, I read every application, and send a brief email if they are not being invited for interview, common courtesy really. On the other side of it though, there have been many times ( yesterday for one) when I have emailed the candidate, called them at a time they request, had a chat, made an interview appointment, told them i will reimburse travel expenses, and then they didnt turn up. I do hope you get something sorted Phoenix