My interview process consisted of four rounds: an HR screening, a meeting with the hiring manager, an interview with the Director of Customer Success, and finally, a panel interview. Everything seemed fairly standard until the final stage. The panel interview included a 90-minute case study, requiring both a full presentation and a custom product demo. While I appreciate detailed assessments, this process felt excessive and inefficient—especially given the compensation offered. The case study required building a deck and creating an integrated demo with limited documentation and support. Despite investing significant time, I received negative feedback from the hiring manager for not presenting it “correctly,” though the instructions were unclear. I would not recommend this process for experienced professionals, particularly those already working full-time. The amount of unpaid preparation work doesn’t align with the salary range or level of transparency expected. Additionally, the hiring manager lacked a strong technical background, which made the evaluation criteria feel inconsistent. Overall, the interview process needs major improvement. The structure and expectations do not effectively assess a candidate’s real-world skills or communication abilities.