the interview was a 3-4 step process where the immediate manager under whom conducted the interview. Once he gives a go ahead, there is an external agency which checks your credentials and the details that you give and submit a report to CA whether you can be hired or not. Once this is over the HR takes an interview and see whether you are fit for the job or not. After this one of the line managers equivalent to the hiring manager also conducts an interview to see your liking for the job and your fitment. Once you have passed all these stages, and given a go- ahead you have a one to one with the VP of that region. After the VP gives the go-ahead only then the HR starts discussing with you for the salary in which you can be hired. Once CA makes an offer, an HR personal will be regularly in touch with you till you join since they do not want any hicups.

I received an email from a recruiter requesting time to talk about my application, experience, etc. The recruiter called at the correct time and was not prepared for the interview. He put me on hold to look for my resume and once he found it seemed surprised by some of the information. He put me on hold again to look for a more detailed description of the ideal candidate. He asked very few questions. He said someone would be getting back to me - however, I couldn't imagine why and not surprisingly no one did call back.