Got approached directly by a senior leader who said they saw my work and specifically wanted me to interview. Went through 6 interviews, multiple rounds, technical discussions, and HR. Final feedback? “We decided not to move forward because of your background.” The same background they reached out to me for in the first place 🤦🏽‍♂️ Modern hiring is starting to feel like a mix of ghost jobs, endless interview loops, and companies collecting candidates instead of actually hiring.