First I was sent a link to take an assessment. This was actually very motivating! Next I had a phone interview, then a face to face. Everything seemed to click very well and seemed like an excellent fit. I was instructed to spend a "day in the life" of someone already doing the job. I was given checklists to fill out and report back. The ride along was very interesting, and provided a great deal of insight towards the position and the company. I was told to send in the checklists and provide a commentary on the day and the hiring manager would contact me the next day to discuss everything. I did this, and the only communication I received was a generic computer generated email saying that they chose someone else for the position. I was shocked and very let down. I never had the opportunity to share my thoughts and ideas that I had learned from spending an entire day with a peer. This was a 10+ hour day with no pay. I sent an email to the hiring manager thanking her for the opportunity and letting her know that I was sorry that I didnt have a chance to share my ideas. Then I asked her what does she suggest I improve on so that I can be better prepared for the future. No response at all. Very sad because I felt a real connection with both the peer and the hiring manager.