I thought this experience was positive, but it went downhill fast. I feel like it adds to the mental stress of job applications and feeling unheard and unseen. When I first applied, things were great. I met with a recruiter and did an assessment. Then silence. I had to reach out multiple times to get an answer on where I stand. I was not selected which sucked but it was whatever. I still wish I knew why I was rejected. What made me raise an eyebrow was seeing the position still posted on LinkedIn, when part of the reason I was rejected was the generic "more qualified candidates were identified". Then the position was open again, not sure if the whole first half was a lie, or if they needed a second analyst. I applied, and less than TEN MINUTES later, I got a rejection email because they identified candidates who were a closer fit. To me, that tells me you didn't even look at the application, and I wonder if AI rejected it, and they just accepted that. I was originally very excited to potentially work for this company. However, seeing how they treat applicants makes me rethink things. I know it's very hard for recruiters at this moment, but it is also hard for applicants, and it can be a confidence-crushing and mentally draining process. This company does not seem to consider that.