This was the most disrespectful approach and incredibly negative interview experience imaginable. Told that I was to meet with the Chief of Staff and Director of HR regarding my candidacy, a meeting was scheduled 2 weeks in advance. After spending 4+ hours preparing for my interview with talking points, published and printed materials, strategies for the role, dressing the part, and interviewing other staff about the role, I was told up front at the meeting that I was not selected for next round. The HR Director didn't even attend as promised (I was not notified in advance). My materials were not even looked at and the meeting lasted all of 7 minutes (would have been much shorter had I not pressed my case). Having been in an active job search for some time, I can certainly handle rejection, but seriously, an e-mail would have been sufficient. I didn't need to waste all my time and effort to be told in a meeting that I wasn't being considered. I should note that this is not my first totally negative experience with this employer, and I should also note that I have been a long-time employee there with success in a wide variety of roles. It's unfortunate that they disrespect their employees consistently, and never promote from within. They are "allergic" to internal hires (I was told this by a senior person). I would recommend that you seriously consider NOT seeking a job here, as you will be treated callously and will have zero chance for advancement. This is why every new external hire immediately dusts off their resume. Absolutely NO LOYALTY to their own. Ugh. Terrible place to work, I am sorry to say.