The interview process itself was pleasant and straightforward. The questions were relevant, and the interviewer made me feel comfortable throughout the conversation. My main concern was the communication around timelines. I was told on a Monday that I would definitely receive an update by the end of that week, whether the outcome was positive or negative. Friday came and went with no communication. I followed up the following Monday and received a response four days later saying that a decision had still not been made. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgement of the missed deadline or apology for the delay. A further week passed before I finally received a rejection email. The lack of communication and the failure to meet the timeline that had been explicitly provided made the process unnecessarily stressful. While I understand that hiring decisions can take longer than expected, setting clear expectations and then not following through on them can create a great deal of uncertainty for candidates.