Definitely noticed this effect when applying now too. Additionally a responsive and clearly communicating company is always a good sign that they really need t

Definitely noticed this effect when applying now too. Additionally a responsive and clearly communicating company is always a good sign that they really need to fill the role. It is always a plus if I go from hiring manager/recruiter straight upper management interviews in a matter of days. Additionally the quicker the employer response the more likely the applicant is mentally primed for the responder and does not yet have their mental/time bandwidth taken by competitors.