The interview process included a first interview with a recruiter, followed by a second interview with the hiring manager. Each interview lasted around 30 minutes. The recruiter was extremely competent and professional, and provided very constructive feedback after each step. There was a lot of clarity, transparency, and genuine kindness throughout the process, which made the experience very positive. The hiring manager was also very open and approachable, which made the conversation easy and engaging. The team shared the STAR interview method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to help structure answers to behavioral questions, which was very helpful and showed a real desire to set candidates up for success. At the time I exited the process, there were still 3–4 additional interview stages planned. While the final decision wasn’t the one I hoped for, the overall interview experience was respectful, well-structured, and positive.