It seems that businesses today, and especially those who have decisions to hire people, have forgotten the need to treat potential new employees with respect and dignity.

I remember the days when human resources people and those who were in charge of hiring were open and honest about hiring someone. And, after the interview was done, they made it a point to get back to the people interviewed and let them know the status. Or, if a person called them, they would discuss the situation or return the person’s call.

Today, things have changed. Now, companies don’t care about the person being interviewed. First, they contact you, tell you how qualified you are, and request you come for a first interview. Then, they tell you they want you back for a second interview, and then tell you they will be making a decision within a week. After a week or longer has gone by, and you call to find out the status and leave a message, the human resources person goes silent. No call, no acknowledgment of you as a person- Nothing.

Maybe business schools and corporations need to re-write their course curriculum and company administrative handbooks and include proper corporate manners and etiquette for dealing with potential employees.