My interview process with EPAM Systems lasted from early May to the end of July. Unfortunately, the overall experience was quite disappointing just like the reason I was not received an offer. Within the time span of 1 week (literally) they lost client and they are not looking for a new joiner any more. There were long periods of complete silence, with no updates or communication from their side. I often had to follow up myself to get any information. The recruitment process lacked transparency, and it seemed that the goals and criteria for evaluating candidates were not clearly defined - or at least not communicated. While I understand that hiring processes can take time, the lack of structure and responsiveness made the experience feel unprofessional and frustrating.