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(Cont’d) would you deal with that? Normally I would message who referred me and thank them for referring but it’s kind of awkward and unprofessional that I was ghosted.
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Ghosting is so rude on their part. Unfortunately if it’s been a long while since you followed up, you might have to take no answer as your closure
How long has it been since you sent the follow-up message? Some companies sometimes take their time, don't worry. However, referrals are important, and you might get another one, so I would still send a short, kind message like, “Thanks again for referring me, really appreciated the chance to interview, even though I haven’t heard back” This keeps it graceful, also that person that referred you might be able to check what happened.
Not hearing back sucks but sadly, it’s pretty common in IB. If you’re still interested, maybe try reaching out one last time to your friend for any feedback or insight. Don’t beat yourself up, sometimes interview vibes aren’t about your skills but their style.