[rosshudgens]

"See Randomness" by Paul Graham fits here. Yes, you didn't get the job, but the person never meant to make you mull and wait. You just weren't their first priority, put e-mailing you back on the back burner, then went off to do something else and forgot.

It's unfortunate and inconsiderate, but it's part of life. After a week, give up and move on to the next one.

[petercooper]

I'm not even sure you should wait a week before moving on to the next one. In situations where you're going to get little courtesy (as in the majority of job hunting), you might as well blitz your way through as much as you can and then cherry pick from any positive responses.

[ekanes]

That's true, and if you think about it, that's what the employer is doing as well. Simultaneously moving forward with many people, and choosing the best match. Nothing wrong with it on either side, as long as everyone is courteous. A reasonable employer should have no problem with this.

[petercooper]

if you think about it, that's what the employer is doing as well.

That's true! It's "obvious" but that thought hadn't occurred to me - thanks for the insight :-)