The interview process was lengthy, exhausting, super inconvenient and very frustrating.
I went through 7 rounds of interviews (over the span of several months), with only positive comments throughout. Several of the staff LinkedIn with me after interviews. I even constructed a capabilities deck and did a presentation for key executives.
After the 7th interview (in-person presentation), I never received follow-up. The recruiters began ignoring my emails and calls inquiring about position status. I was never actually told I didn't get the job, I just gave up after 4 months of inquiring with no response.
After the time and energy invested on my part, not to mention rearranging my schedule 7 times to show up and be engaged in the opportunity - I thought it was incredibly unprofessional, and a poor decision on their part to burn a bridge with an industry professional in our small community.
And it was 100% unnecessary. A call that says, "I'm sorry, we decided to go with another candidate" or something of that nature - would have been quick, effective and professional.
But, they did none of that. And after 7 months, I'm left wondering - where did I go wrong, what is missing from my experience, how did I misstep?
So very rude. And likely very representative of their company, so it's probably a good thing that I didn't get the position.