Georgia Tech Research Institute Senior Research Engine interview questions

Submit resume/references/transcripts, however, to my knowledge, mgmt didn't follow up with any of my references (despite providing seven). Management said verbally they'd hire me as Senior Research Engineer at my proposed salary, or at least seemed to respond positively. After 1 month of silence, I called HR who informed me my requisition was on-hold. After asking mgmt, I was told they were not ready to hire direct and to continue contract. 4 months later, I was told I will never be brought on direct, despite mgmt having me submit all required paperwork. To my knowledge, mgmt didn't ask for reviews from coworkers or call my references.