This interview was a huge letdown. My external recruiter got me the interview. In the first stage, I had a lengthy discussion with the hiring manager, and they communicated how well my background complements the role. They mentioned that of hundreds of applicants, I was the most compelling. For the next stage, they asked me to do a technical screening, and my result was an almost perfect score. After that, I received radio silence for two months. They then emailed a generic rejection letter.