I went through multiple rounds of interviews, including discussions with senior stakeholders. All interview invites and communication during the early stages were timely and reached my inbox without issues. The conversations themselves were structured and professional. However, after the final round, the communication cadence broke down. Despite the role being positioned as urgent with a short joining timeline, there were long periods of silence with no updates on next steps. While internal delays are understandable, a simple acknowledgment or interim update would have helped maintain clarity and respect for the candidate’s time. Overall Impression The interview conversations were positive, but the post‑interview communication lacked consistency and transparency. For senior roles, candidates expect — and deserve — timely updates, even if the update is simply that internal decisions are pending. The experience highlighted gaps in communication governance and candidate experience management