Replying to job applications

Sir, – Prospective employers, including recruitment agencies, are simply refusing to inform unsuccessful candidates of the news that they will not be advancing to interview stage. This is completely unacceptable. Practically all of these employers and agencies cite the ridiculous reason of being “too busy”. How long does it take to send an email? Even a generic one to many recipients? – Yours, etc,

DECLAN CARTY,

Sandymount, Dublin 4.