Five interviews through 3 weeks. 30 emails, including tasks and competency evaluation. Was told I was an ideal candidate. Every interview was the same format and I was asked the same questions. After final interview, was told I was no longer in consideration. Waste of time and resources for both myself and the company and a truly bizarre experience. In hindsight, I believe if they truly did not want me to join their team, I must've been used by the HR department as training.