My Experience: After completing a technical live-coding interview, I received an enthusiastic email stating I was moving forward in the process and to expect next steps. Two days later, I was rejected for the same round with no explanation for the sudden reversal. Why This is a Red Flag: Disrespect for candidates’ time: Getting hopeful about next steps, only to be rejected days later, shows poor internal communication. Lack of transparency: If they changed their minds, they owed me an honest explanation. Warning sign of company culture: If hiring is this chaotic, how do they treat employees? Advice to Others: Proceed with caution. Ensure you get clear, written confirmation at every stage.