I had an initial screening call with the recruiter, during which I was asked a series of basic questions related to my background, technical skills, and the projects I’ve worked on. I provided a detailed overview of my academic journey, relevant work experience, and the tools and technologies I’ve used. While I felt the conversation went well and aligned with the role’s requirements, I was informed that I would not be moving forward to the next stage of the process. Although the outcome was disappointing, I appreciate the opportunity to have interviewed and gained insight into the expectations for similar roles in the future.