1- initial screening with HR: basic high-level questions 2- interview with Peer: resume run-through, technical questions albeit basic ones, some situational questions 3- interview with GM: situational questions (describe a time...), logistical questions (when can you start, salary,...) 4- interview with Hiring Manager: resume run-through, situational questions, strengths & weaknesses 5- interview with VP: situational questions, strengths & weaknesses everything went well until step 4. after the interview, was told directly that it was the last step of the interview and they will make an offer but cannot do so because the HR manager was on leave. they assured they will get back to me. after a couple of days, HR calls and sets up an interview with the VP, which was surprising. it was just a normal interview until I was asked for names of ppl i've worked with; apparently I was being background checked before the interview even began! we finished off well, i was given contact details for further questions and they said they would definitely be in contact soon. months passed without me hearing anything from any of them despite following up with HR. after a few months, they offer to interview me for a different position which i politely declined.