I got a call for software developer role in MI near where I live. I accepted the hour and half interview in which I did a coding challenge and was told I did a very good job. I was then given a take home assignment that I put in between 25-30 hours of work, and another interview as set up in which I went step by step in how I was able to do the assignment and demonstrated it, and again I didn't only think I did a good job, they also told me I did a good job and didn't have any questions. One week passes by and I send an email for any updates, I didn't get any. I wait for another week and I send another email and call the recruiter and no one answered. I then waited another week and sent another emails and phone call to get nothing back. I am really disappointed, I wasted about 35 hours of my time doing interviews, coding challenges and an assignment and I didn't even get a single call back or update. All I wanted at the end is a Yes or No, and not to leave me hanging out there.

Phone interview to make sure you are who you say you are and make sure you can communicate. Then they will move onto an interview with the place they have the contract with.