Applied for a Marketing Automation role in July. I had a 30-minute phone screen with the recruiter, then was invited for a one-hour in-person interview with the hiring manager. The interview itself was professional, but I was surprised that multiple candidates were scheduled back-to-back in the office. In hindsight, this could have easily been handled with a pre-screen Zoom call, which would have saved time for both candidates and the company. What stood out most is that the role has remained posted for months after my interview. This gives the impression that the company’s hiring process is slow or unclear, which can be frustrating for candidates who invest significant time preparing and commuting. Advice to Management: Consider conducting initial hiring manager screens virtually before bringing candidates onsite. This would streamline the process, respect candidates’ time, and help move roles forward more efficiently.