The interview process was great until it wasn’t. The recruiter tried her best. However, I was strung along throughout the interview process by the hiring manager. I was a great culture fit but the hiring manager could not determine if I have the skills they needed AFTER I went through the entire interview process (three 45min interviews, an hour long interview presenting a presentation challenge). What’s upsetting is that I meet most of the job description and I’ve explained this throughout the interview process yet the hiring manager really wanted specific experience for a small portion in the job description. If this portion of the description was emphasized as it has been throughout the interview, I wouldn’t have applied as it’s related to a specific contracting software. What really sealed the nail in the coffin is that I was asked to a coffee chat after the “final” interview and it turns out it was another interview but in person where I was told that in a discreet way that I do not have the experience that they need. Immediately after this coffee chat, I withdrew from consideration as it’s clear that they don’t think I am a good fit for the role. I just wish they would’ve figured this out after the first interview with the hiring manager instead of wasting my time.