The Process: The recruitment process for the Software Product Owner role was highly uncoordinated and showed a significant lack of respect for the candidate’s time. It began with a "full-fledged" assignment requiring a complete review of their donor platform. However, the team failed to provide the link to the actual platform they wanted reviewed. After I spent roughly 12 hours completing the work based on the information available, they admitted their mistake but expected me to redo the entire assignment from scratch which upon my my ask was taken back. The Interview: The interview phase was equally disappointing. Despite my history as a donor and supporter of their programs, the Hiring Manager informed me that they "only hire needy people a criterion that was never mentioned in the job description and is a highly questionable hiring practice. Furthermore: One member of the panel clearly had not read my full resume. The manager claimed they wanted "beneficiary input" rather than "donor experience," yet the 12-hour assignment they provided was focused entirely on the donor side with zero mention of beneficery. The Cons: Disrespect for Time: Expecting 12+ hours of free labor, then asking for a redo due to their own administrative error, is unacceptable. Lack of Transparency: Hiring criteria (the "needy" requirement) were hidden until the interview stage. Disorganization: The team was unprepared, and the assignment instructions contradicted the Hiring Manager’s stated goals. Bad Faith: The overall experience gave the impression that the team had no real intent to hire based on the advertised professional qualifications. I also felt they have no idea about product mangement and the definitions around it. Advice to Management: Respect your candidates' time. If you require a 12-hour technical assignment, ensure your instructions are accurate. Additionally, align your job descriptions with your actual hiring preferences so candidates don't waste hours applying for roles they are "overqualified" for based on internal, unwritten social criteria.