I went through eight rounds of interviews over a three-month period, including multiple technical discussions and stakeholder conversations. The VP personally called me, expressing strong interest in bringing me onboard. HR even took the time to verify my references, which typically signals you're in the final stage. After weeks of back-and-forth, without any red flags raised during the process, I was abruptly rejected without meaningful feedback. This entire process felt like a complete waste of time and effort. It’s incredibly unprofessional to lead a candidate on for months, especially after such direct engagement from leadership and post-reference checks. Companies should respect candidates' time and be more transparent with their intentions. If you don’t have clarity internally, don’t drag people through a marathon of interviews only to go silent and send a form rejection. Avoid unless you have time to burn.