The hiring journey for the SMM position was quite the commitment! It kicked off with a standard chat, but then demanded a detailed test assignment, essentially an unpaid project that ate up significant time. After I submitted my hard work, the process hit a few frustrating speed bumps, with feedback being repeatedly delayed thanks to their internal calendar. I then had to come back for a second interview just to dissect the results of that assignment. Ultimately, after all that effort, this drawn-out, month-long process concluded with a final rejection that, frankly, felt like a cold shower—a deeply disappointing end to a major investment of my time and talent.