I feel conflicted writing this review because my interview experience started off very positive. I had a great first-round conversation with HR, which led to a second round with the person the role would report to. That discussion also went well — I was asked just two questions: “Tell me about yourself and your experience?” and “Why are you interested in this role?” We then chatted about the company and the position, and I had the chance to ask a few questions of my own. Before wrapping up, I asked if there was anything else I could provide, and was told point-blank that I had “a perfect background,” which was why there were no additional questions. I was also told they were heading on vacation and that I would hear back afterward, since one more in-person assessment round was expected. That’s why I was very surprised to receive a rejection email just a week later. I followed up several times to ask for feedback, but never heard back, even though earlier communication had been prompt. I fully understand that not every candidate will move forward, but I think it’s important not to tell someone they have a “perfect background” if there’s still a chance they won’t be selected. It raises expectations unnecessarily and makes the rejection much harder to process. A little more transparency and constructive feedback would go a long way. In such a challenging job market, this was especially disappointing because I truly admired their mission and would have been excited to contribute to it.