I met with a recruiter and he talked through the job and asked about my experience. Since I had no sales experience, he said I would need to start out in LTR and take a massive pay cut.

The interview process was quite extensive and required a significant time investment. I was asked to create a PowerPoint presentation to pitch myself to the leadership team, which took about five hours to prepare and rehearse. While I appreciated the opportunity to showcase my skills, the follow-up was disappointing. After the interview, I received no communication from the interviewers and had to reach out multiple times to the hiring manager who initially contacted me. Ultimately, I was informed that they had “decided to go in another direction,” without any constructive feedback. Given the effort I put into the presentation, a more thoughtful response would have been appreciated. In hindsight, I’m glad I didn’t receive an offer, as the experience gave me insight into the company’s communication style and culture, which I don’t believe would have been the right fit for me.