I participated in an interview process for a front-end position. I have around five years of experience with Angular, so I felt that my background aligned well with the role. The initial communication was clear, and I received a technical assignment to complete.
I submitted the assignment, which required a significant amount of time and effort. After sending it, I waited more than two weeks without receiving any updates. Eventually, I was informed that the position would not be filled due to a change in business strategy.
I understand that companies may need to adjust their hiring plans, and that such changes are sometimes unavoidable. However, the lack of communication during the waiting period made the experience more difficult than necessary, especially after spending many hours on the technical task. A bit more transparency or quicker updates would have made the process feel more respectful of candidates' time.
Overall, the interactions were polite, but the long waiting period and sudden cancellation of the role were disappointing.