I applied online and expressed flexibility regarding salary, emphasizing that my primary goal was simply to be given an opportunity to be considered. Unfortunately, I never received any response, even as I continued to see the same position reposted week after week and month after month. As a candidate with a near 4.0 GPA, the lack of communication was especially discouraging. I also invested over $500 in professional attire, shoes, and travel expenses in preparation for the process. I would appreciate more transparency and communication throughout the hiring process, as the experience left me feeling overlooked and uncertain about where I stood.

two rounds with technical and behavioral questions, focusing on what was included on your resume. this includes speaking on experience, education, relevant coursework. be prepared to know all bullet points on resume

An initial call (recruiter or manager) to confirm basics: your background, your interest in the role, your availability, behavioral questions.Depending on role, they might do a more comprehensive interview loop: more senior leadership, maybe product or technical review, maybe presentation of past work or portfolio.