The process started positively, with a structured screening and thoughtful discussion about strategic communications and audience engagement. Subsequent conversations covered trade-show planning, booth strategy, and collaborating with sales teams — all relevant to the position. I was also asked about my network and which defense-sector organizations and decision-makers I knew personally, as well as how involved I was with industry programs. The repeated questions about my distance from Washington, D.C. suggested a preference for local candidates despite the role being listed as remote. After several rounds, communication stopped abruptly with no follow-up or closure. I reached out multiple times as advised but received no response. Timely feedback or a clear decision, even brief, would have demonstrated professionalism and respect for candidate time.