The interview process with this company was highly unprofessional, which is especially surprising for a position within the HR organization. It began with a recruiter phone screen, where we discussed my experience, compensation expectations and availability. The recruiter assured me they would schedule a follow-up interview with the hiring manager. However, before the first scheduled video interview with the manager, the recruiter informed me that the manager was no longer available, and the interview would need to be postponed by about a week and a half. I remained flexible and confirmed my availability for the rescheduled date. On the day of the rescheduled video interview, the manager did not show up on the video call. After I reached out, the manager apologized, citing IT issues, and we rescheduled for a phone interview. Later, the manager texted me again to apologize and confirm the new date, which I appreciated. On the day of the second rescheduled interview, just 10 minutes before the scheduled phone call, the manager texted it would be a video call instead. Despite the last-minute change, I accommodated, and we proceeded via Teams. During the interview, the manager asked how familiar I was with the company and my experience with international employment law, particularly in countries like Canada, and shared some of the role's responsibilities. When I asked about the timeline for filling the position, I was informed that the role was still awaiting budget approval. The manager also inquired about how this role compared to other positions I was interviewing for, indicating some level of interest. Despite being told that I would receive an update, regardless of the outcome, the role was closed and then reposted several months later without any communication or follow-up from the company. While delays and internal changes are understandable, posting an open requisition and beginning interviews for a role that hasn't been approved or budgeted for is poor business practice. It felt as though I was strung along while the team was waiting for internal approval. The lack of clear communication and follow-up throughout the process, particularly for a role within HR, paints a negative picture of the company’s overall professionalism.