Originally Posted by
captjns
Welcome to the real world. Small "Mom and Pop" respond to only those they want to interview. Every operation that advertises is inundated with CVs from all walks of life. That said, they don't have the time to cater the fragile egos such as yours.
Your attitude, will as underlying as it may be, will surely come out during interviews you may be invited to participate. That said... Loose the tude dude and grow a set. Welcome to the real world.
I do not think it is ego to expect at least an acknowledgement of an application. It is basic courtesy. It is not hard to set up an automated reply that leaves the applicant at least knowing their application was received.