The process started off positively. I applied through LinkedIn and was contacted by a member of the team within a few days. I had a pleasant phone interview, followed by a second interview with two members of the team. The conversations were warm and engaging, and I left feeling genuinely excited about the role and the company. Unfortunately, after the second interview, I never heard back—despite being told there may be a third (in-person) round. I followed up politely a few times over two weeks, but I never received a reply or a clear outcome. While I understand plans can shift and roles may change internally, it’s disappointing to go through multiple stages of an interview and receive no communication afterward. A simple update, positive or not, goes a long way in showing respect for a candidate’s time and effort.