A recruiter reached out, and interviews began the next day. The process started with a mock presentation for a merchant launch, followed by a "deep dive" interview with the lead of the team.

Although the process was extremely rushed, I received amazing feedback indicating I was a strong fit for the job.

However, the reasons for rejection varied among the people I spoke with, and they didn't make sense. No solid reason was ever provided. The job was ultimately given to a friend of the interviewer.

What is a piece of hard feedback you received from a lead, and how did you address it?