It was an extensive interview process with a total of six stages: * 30-minute HR pre-check * 1-hour interview with the VP of Product * Ad-hoc case study with the VP of Product and a Product Owner * 1-hour design case with a UX Designer * 1-hour interview with the CTO * 1-hour interview with the CEO Plus, two reference checks. The discussions were in-depth, engaging, and covered a wide range of topics. Everyone I spoke with was pleasant, and I left with a very positive impression after the final stage. That’s why it felt quite disappointing to receive a generic, boilerplate rejection email stating they had “moved forward with another candidate.”