I interviewed for a Front-End SDET position at CrowdStrike. The process began well—I had a thoughtful conversation with a technical leader who expressed interest in moving forward. A few days later, I was invited to complete a take-home assessment with specific instructions. I submitted the project promptly, but shortly after, I was informed that the role had already been filled. The timing was confusing, as I had just completed the requested work. Additionally, I received an auto-generated rejection email prior to being contacted for the next step, suggesting a lack of coordination between recruiting, technical leadership, and internal systems. Everyone I interacted with was polite and professional, but the experience highlighted breakdowns in communication and candidate management. I would advise future applicants to be aware that hiring decisions may happen abruptly—even after signs of strong interest