The interview process began with a brief 15-minute phone screening to discuss my background and experience. The next step was a 30-minute Google Meet interview with the hiring manager, which went well. During that conversation, they provided more detail about the role, noting that it was part of a newly built in-house team. I was asked to elaborate further on my experience and walk through how I approach analysis, along with some general role-related questions. Following that interview, I was told the next step would be an in-person meeting with the Director and VP, and I was asked to provide my availability. I was also informed that I would hear back by the middle of the following week (the interview took place on a Thursday). After not hearing back by the following Thursday, I sent a polite follow-up to check on next steps. I did not receive a response, so I followed up again a week later. At that point—14 days after the second interview—I finally received a response from the hiring manager stating they were in the final stages with another candidate, pending their acceptance. Two days later, I received an automated rejection email, despite having already completed two interviews and previously communicating directly with the hiring manager. As of a month later, the job posting is still active on LinkedIn. Overall, the lack of communication and delayed responses made the process feel unprofessional and ultimately a frustrating use of time.