My experience with the Semrush team was going really well until things went silent. Following my second interview with the hiring manager, I was enthusiastically informed, "I want you to meet with my program manager, then do a little project plan and email exercise, and then it's the offer!" Given the urgency in their decision-making, I was puzzled when several days went by without any updates. After reaching out to the recruiter to express my availability for a meeting with the program manager, I received the disappointing news that they had chosen another candidate. I expressed my gratitude for the update and kindly requested feedback, particularly in light of my last conversation with the hiring manager. Unfortunately, I received no response. This experience was disheartening. My feedback to the Semrush team is this: please refrain from giving candidates false hope, only to subsequently go silent. The job-seeking journey is challenging enough without being led on and then left in the dark. Moreover, this not only reflects poorly on individuals, but also tarnishes the company's integrity and reputation. If a change of heart occurred after the second interview, that's understandable, but a little empathy, an apology for any misleading messages, and honesty would have left a far better impression. Needless to say, I won't be following their career page as suggested. I'll find solace in knowing I won't be investing my time, passion, and effort in a manager, team, and company that doesn't meet the integrity standards I value.