I came across their job posting on LinkedIn and applied through their website. I noticed the salary range started at $90k, which was ideal for me, and I appreciated the transparency, as that was also my desired rate. Given my extensive experience in account management, including multiple Account Supervisor roles, I felt confident applying.
HR reached out to schedule an initial interview with the hiring manager, which went very well. The conversation, originally set for 30 minutes, extended to a full hour. Following this, I was informed I would be moving forward to the next round of interviews with two VPs, as this role would work closely with them.
When the time came for that interview, only one VP attended. I understood that things happen, and I was later rescheduled to meet with the second VP, which I completed. Afterward, I followed up with the HR coordinator to inquire about the next steps and their timeline for making a decision. A week later, having received no response, I followed up again, simply requesting an update, even if it was to confirm I was no longer being considered.
Still receiving no reply, I revisited the job posting and noticed that they had reduced the initial salary range by $10k. At that point, I no longer expected any communication. This experience underscored the importance of having HR screenings earlier in the process to discuss salary expectations and the hiring timeline upfront.