The process ended abruptly and unexpectedly after my HR interview.

The HR interview went great. The position lined up with my skills and with what I was looking for. The recruiter commented positively on my answers and said that they thought I would be a great fit at Okta, either in the position I'd applied for or for one of their other openings.

They said they would pass my information on to the hiring manager and that they would be in touch shortly. I actually felt good about the call, which is a rarity. Initial screens are usually a solidly neutral experience.

The next communication I received was an automated rejection notification from their ATS.

I'm used to getting rejection notifications before I've ever talked to anyone at the company, but I found it rude and unprofessional that after having started a conversation with Okta, they couldn't even bother to notify me personally or provide me with any details on why they decided not to move forward.

Q: What are three things you're looking for in your next role?