I have been wondering, why does it take HR department a long time to reply applications. Sometimes it takes up to six months to get a reply for a job you submitted your application especially the multinational companies. Is this act deliberate or still part of the hiring process? Few occasions, I had gotten a call for a job I applied long time ago and had even forgotten about job and moved on with my life as the Job couldn't come when I needed it or even a common reply from the Hr.