Unfortunately my experience is not the same: i've done several job interviews in the past months here in Italy and I had difficulties also having negative repli

Unfortunately my experience is not the same: i've done several job interviews in the past months here in Italy and I had difficulties also having negative replies (they just dont tell you anything and after weeks/months you're supposed to know that you're not ok for them) By saying that the things are easier in Europe I don't mean they're perfect, and my experience is limited to two countries - Bulgaria and Spain. What I was trying to say is that I was allowed, and didn't worry too much about possible problems, to give feedback to the candidates. By the comments on HN I'm left with the impression that in USA this would be a big no-no and the company risks being sued for doing it. On the other hand, the lack of feedback is not uncommon in Europe either. I think that eventually, it's about being more human and less a resource than anything. And since I've been in the position waiting in vain for feedback I know it doesn't feel good. So I try to treat fellow human beings the way I want to be treated - nicely. Put in another perspective, we're not infallible and the person could apply for another position or at a later time, where/when his (possibly) improved abilities could be appreciated. You don't build reputation as a good place to work by gaining bad karma :).