After submitting my application online, I received an email a few days later inviting me to a phone interview. It was a brief conversation with a recruiter who asked me about my background, my interest in the company, and how my skills matched the role. The recruiter was friendly and asked typical questions like, "Can you walk me through your resume?" and "Why are you interested in this position?" I used this opportunity to highlight my relevant experiences and show my enthusiasm for the job. A week after the initial phone screening, I was asked to complete a skills test. Since I had applied for a marketing position, the test involved creating a mock campaign strategy for a hypothetical product launch. I spent a few days on it, making sure to demonstrate my creativity, market research skills, and strategic thinking. I felt this was my chance to really stand out, so I put in extra effort to ensure my work was polished and aligned with the company’s brand values. Once I submitted the assignment, I was invited to a video interview with the hiring manager and two other team members. They asked more in-depth questions about the project I had completed, along with behavioral questions like, "Tell us about a time you had to solve a problem under pressure" and "How do you work in a team setting?" The interview lasted about an hour, and I made sure to ask them thoughtful questions about the company’s culture and what success looks like in the role. I felt the conversation went well, and I was eager to hear back.