The initial HR screening was straightforward and pleasant. My second interview with a Senior Managing Consultant was also positive—structured, respectful, and aligned with the role’s expectations. I was then invited to the ACS Super Loop Final Round, which was described as a series of three interviews scheduled over the course of a week. However, only the first interview took place, and it was deeply disappointing. The interviewer—who appeared to be a senior team member—was vaping throughout the conversation, which felt highly unprofessional and distracting. The discussion veered off-topic, lacked structure, and didn’t reflect the caliber I expected from a global firm like Mastercard. The case study itself was reasonable, but the level of mathematical rigor required felt misaligned with the marketing-focused nature of the role. There was little clarity on how performance would be assessed, and no opportunity to contextualize strategic thinking beyond raw calculations. It’s now been nearly a week since that interview, and I’ve received no communication about whether rounds 2 and 3 are still happening. For a company that prides itself on innovation and inclusion, the lack of follow-through and professionalism in the final round was surprising and disappointing.