6 interviews It started with the hiring manager, then it went to two potential peers for the panel interviews, and last interview was with the hiring managers, manager. I thought I was going to get an offer but instead I got a call from the recruiter and then the hiring manager saying that the role is now on a hiring freeze and that the work is going to be loaded on to a current team member.

The recruiter initially reached out regarding a role and indicated that interviews would be scheduled. However, communication throughout the process was slow and required multiple follow-ups from my side to receive updates. After being told that the recruiter was checking with the hiring team and would keep me posted, I again had to follow up several times before receiving any further information. Eventually, I was informed that the role had been put on hold for a few weeks. I understand that hiring priorities can change, but more proactive communication and transparency would have made for a much better candidate experience. Candidates invest time and effort into these opportunities, and timely updates, even if the news is not positive, go a long way.