It started off well, but one major issue was the lack of a clear process and timeline. The interview journey felt scattered, with long gaps of 2–3 weeks between updates and next steps. After nearly two months, I was informed that recruitment was being paused due to planning for the next year. This delay could have been avoided with better timeline checks and a more structured hiring process from the start. For a non-technical role, it’s difficult to understand why the process extended beyond a month. The explanation also raised some doubts, and I would have preferred more transparency, whether that meant a hiring freeze or budget changes. It was especially disappointing, as this is an organization I’ve long admired and genuinely hoped to work for.