If you’ve ever wondered what happens when an application vanishes into the digital abyss, let me save you the suspense—nothing. That’s exactly what Indeed delivered.I applied for a role where I clearly met (and in some areas, exceeded) the criteria. No automated rejection, no acknowledgment, no feedback—not even a vague “thanks, but no thanks.” Just a status change from “Application viewed” to “Not Selected,” dropped without context like a dull blade.The real issue isn’t the rejection. Rejection’s part of the game. The issue is the complete absence of transparency, respect, or basic communication. In a world where platforms claim to “connect talent with opportunity,” one might expect the bare minimum of professional courtesy.Indeed’s interface allows for faceless rejections with zero accountability—agencies and companies hide behind digital walls while applicants are left to guess what went wrong. It’s efficient, sure. It’s also dehumanising.If you're going to automate the hiring process, fine. But let’s not pretend it's working for anyone but the algorithm
