I was contacted by a recruiter soon after applying on LinkedIn. During the initial screening, I clearly stated my 60-day notice period, and it was accepted at the time. I then went through multiple rounds, including a technical assessment and two in-person interviews with senior leadership. Only in the final round was I told they were looking for someone who could join immediately—something that could and should have been clarified at the start. After being told they would update me on next steps, I was completely ghosted despite follow-ups. This process felt like a complete waste of time. Basic transparency and the courtesy to close the loop with candidates shouldn’t be this difficult.