Got a phone call interview request from HR about this position based in Chicago. The initial interview screening was easy and smooth. I had a 2nd interview scheduled with the VP in the following week. Then they requested writing samples and a writing test for a prompt they provided. I provided the prompt essay after spending about 2 hours to write one. Sent the essay over, then I heard nothing, not even a rejection letter. They went radio silence after rushing to schedule rounds of interviews with me.