Multi-stage, with stake holders. In actuality, I began interviewing for the specific position two years before, when I was assigned to help this department create a new function. We did vendor bid and evaluation, purchased equipment and actually began setting up operations. I was stunned when I was passed over for someone with no previous involvement, fewer years of service and fewer skills. I had no problems with personalities and an overall familiarity and good rapport with the group of interviewers