I submitted my application on Glassdoor (after seeing the posting by browsing jobs on the site!), which was very simple. I needed my resume and (optional) cover letter in addition to some administrative questions. About a week or so later, an HR manager reached out to me via email and asked to set up a phone call, followed by another call with the director looking to fill positions on her team. These two calls happened within a week, and I was asked to come to an in-person interview at the Chicago office prepared to demonstrate a "launch meeting" presentation. After getting a tour of the office and presenting, I was asked questions by the person who would be my direct report and a colleague with my same position. I also had to complete an online questionnaire/writing sample. The process was simple, straightforward, and very efficient! This all took less than a month.

I applied for this role and completed two interviews with the hiring manager after being contacted by Lincoln, the recruitment agency. I was asked to prepare detailed topics and a full presentation, investing significant time and effort. After the final interview, there was complete silence for four weeks. My follow-up email to the hiring manager was ignored, and only after further chasing the agency did I receive a short email stating they had decided to hire internally. No phone call, no proper feedback — just an impersonal, dismissive message. This experience was not only unprofessional but completely at odds with the values Glassdoor promotes, such as authenticity, transparency, and respect for candidates. If you value your time and expect a professional, respectful process, I would advise proceeding with caution