The process had six rounds — recruiter, hiring manager, senior PMM, product manager, a take-home assignment, and a final panel presentation. I withdrew at the assignment stage because it became unusually involved. They required the full presentation deck in advance, even though my plan was to walk them through a concise deck supported by detailed speaker notes. It felt excessive and overly procedural for a mid-level role, and I wasn’t particularly energized by the team dynamic I encountered. In my view, if a company needs six rounds and heavy spec work to make a mid-level marketing hire, it’s often a signal they’re still figuring out what they need rather than evaluating fit effectively.