The first interview with the recruiter was fairly easy. Just asked about my background and behavioral questions. After that, there was no response from the recruiter for weeks until I followed up and she said I had passed on to the next round. Then, I was given an assessment to complete. After which, once again, I was ghosted. No response to any of my emails following up. I then received a rejection months later. How hard is it to respond to an email and let the candidate know they didn't get it?

The interview process was structured and moved quickly - initial recruiter screen, video call with the hiring manager and a team member, two mock client calls with the hiring manager and a final in-person interview that also included the team lead. The recruiter was communicative and helpful throughout. There was a noticeable lack of consistency between leaders regarding role expectations (e.g., differing answers about team event participation and success metrics). I wasn’t given a promised office tour or the chance to meet cross-functional teams I’d work closely with, which raised some concerns about transparency and collaboration. Everyone I met was professionally polite, though the overall vibe during both the video and final in-person round felt a bit flat and disengaged. I appreciated the honesty about the role being demanding and performance-driven, but left feeling unsure about the culture and leadership cohesion. Ultimately received a generic rejection after final rounds, which left the experience feeling impersonal.