Applied through an employee referral. The interview included two steps. First with the hiring manager and then with the hiring manager and two senior employees. This was one of my worst interview experiences. The first interview was you expect: going over your resume and know more about the position. There were only 4 candidates for the position (they told me!). Since they liked my profile and said you are a match, they proposed to proceed to the second interview, in just 4 days. Two days before the second interview I wanted to check the job description again to make sure I prepare well. Surprisingly, I saw this message: This position has been already filled. I stayed positive and spent two more days to well prepare for the interview. The second interview was just less than 45mins including me introducing myself and background one more time, and then two very easy open questions that I answered very well (in fact they told me they enjoyed my thoughts and analyses very much). After two days, they told me they will proceed with other candidates as they have a stronger background! I wondered how they could assess my background when there are only two very easy questions. I asked my friend who was my referral: Unfortunately, most positions in Ericsson are just out there because there's already someone for it internally, or externally with a very strong recommendation, and all the interview processes are just a show for the paperwork! So, friends! do not waste your time unless you're told you WILL get this position!