I was initially contacted by the school about a month after submitting my application to schedule an interview. The interview itself was conducted in a panel format, with representatives from various departments. It lasted about an hour, with time at the end for questions. I followed up with a thank-you note afterward, but unfortunately, I did not receive any further communication. While I was genuinely excited about the position and felt that the interview had gone well, the lack of follow-up left me feeling uncertain about the process. Ultimately, I decided to accept another offer where the interview experience, interactions with the staff, and overall communication were handled with more professionalism and transparency (without being left in the dark). I personally believe that the interview process is a key indicator of a company's culture and the way employees are treated. In this case, the process didn’t provide the level of communication or engagement that would suggest a positive, supportive environment. Based on my experience, I felt the atmosphere was not one in which I would thrive, and ultimately, I chose to pursue an opportunity elsewhere.