First technical round with a Principal Engineer Second technical round with the Engineering Manager Then a series of questions and a lot of updates were asked about my experience and my educational qualification. It was like I was filling up some form to get into a country.

It was a disappointing experience with the recruitment process. After completing four rounds—including the assessment, senior round, and lead round where I received positive feedback—I did not receive any proper response after the manager round. Instead, I only got a generic email stating that my profile ‘doesn’t fully align with the specific needs of this position at this time.’ If my profile was not aligned for the role, I would like to understand why I was moved forward through all the earlier stages. How did I successfully clear the assessment, senior, and lead rounds if alignment was an issue? I felt confident about my performance in the manager round as well, and would greatly appreciate specific feedback. Constructive feedback would help me improve, learn from any mistakes, and prepare better for future opportunities. Waiting two weeks to attend multiple rounds and then receiving such an unclear closure was very disheartening. I believe improving the feedback and communication process will enhance the overall candidate experience and strengthen the recruitment process.