External recruiter from Chicago with a multi-decade relationship with Merrill Gardens initiated contact, had a nice attitude over the course of multiple calls, sang my praises, then finally setup in-office initial interview at Merrill Gardens’ Seattle HQ. I was on time, appropriately dressed, interview went over allotted time, felt good, and interview panel seemed engaged. Was told next steps would be to notify me within 2 weeks of next stage. Neither they nor recruiter ever contacted me by the specified deadline. The recruiter ghosted me and never provided feedback, despite my multiple calls and emails. This ghosting persisted well beyond the 2 weeks.