A month after submitting my resume, I received an email scheduling a phone interview. I had my first phone interview with a recruiter, followed by a second phone interview with a hiring manager in the department I was applying for. After that, I went on-site for interviews with four people, each lasting 30 minutes, back-to-back.

The on-site interview was the most difficult part, primarily because there was no break between each person. I never had the time to collect my thoughts or take notes in between interviews.

Everyone was very nice and professional during the interviews. I did have an awkward moment with the last interviewer as we were walking out after our session. I was trying to make small talk and asked if she was currently watching any shows (assuming Netflix, given the context). She simply said, "No," and left it at that. The rest of the elevator ride was in silence. I had a feeling I wouldn't get the job after that moment.

The only other gripe I had with this process was the feedback I received when I got the phone call letting me know I didn't get the job. I was offered feedback, which I definitely asked to receive. Having studied the culture memo closely during the process, I was expecting very open and transparent feedback. What I received was very disappointing; it felt general and almost scripted. I took the feedback and listened, but unfortunately, there isn't much I can work on from the feedback I received.

However, I did learn a lot from this process itself and still think it would be a great place to work and grow. It does feel like the door is open for me to apply again in the future.

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