I went through an extensive interview process spanning over 9 weeks, involving 9 interviews with 6 stakeholders across Australia, North America, Singapore, and India. I completed both a capability assessment and a cultural fit assessment - receiving positive feedback at every stage. Unfortunately, the final round - a virtual ‘chemistry’ interview with the GM of APAC - was deeply disappointing. The conversation lacked engagement, and it felt as though the outcome had been predetermined. Conducting a chemistry interview virtually is unusual and, in this case, ineffective. After investing significant time and energy, it was disheartening not to receive an offer - especially when every other interaction had been positive. It’s unfortunate that a single person can hold such influence without meaningful rapport or context. This experience left a bitter aftertaste. While the broader team seemed genuinely impressive, the overall process lacked fairness and consistency at the final hurdle.