I had an interview for QA Manager at the Koramangala office in Bangalore. The interview process started in November 2013.

The first round was a telephonic interview conducted by the Test Director from the US. After a couple of days, the second round was conducted by the Development Director, also from the US, and was telephonic.

After a week, feedback was provided, and I was told that the next round would be scheduled. A few days later, the recruiter called to schedule an interview, which happened a couple of days after that with a technical person from the US. This was also telephonic.

More than a week later, feedback was provided. After many weeks, a face-to-face interview was conducted with the VP. The feedback was immediate and positive. I was told there would be a next round or an offer.

After follow-ups, in February 2014, I was informed that I was no longer being considered for the position. This journey, from November 2013 to mid-February 2014, involved waiting for feedback and interview schedules.

I had a similar experience with Oracle a year prior. Those interviews dragged on for six months, and it seemed there was internal politics. The interviewer kept saying, "I will be your manager."

Both times, the outcome was fruitless, and the process could have been much better and more timely.