I was approached via LinkedIn by a MongoDB recruiter, I was asked the regular questions that CSMs are asked. At the end of the interview she (the recruiter) told me about MongoDB and asked me if I wanted to get to the next step in the hiring process, I answered yes. So she said she'd be getting in touch with the hiring manager and would send me a date for the next interview via email. However, I received a notice of rejection a few days later. It seemed rather unprofessional. Normally, either you're told they will be reviewing your candidacy further and would notify you if you made it to the next step, or they would tell you during the interview that they are looking for someone with more (experience, expertise, etc). Not a good experience in the way she handled it and she was not friendly at all.

Overall, the process was engaging, informative, and went smoothly through the peer interview, which I felt went exceptionally well. However, I was disappointed to receive a rejection email without any explanation or feedback. Having prepared thoroughly and performed strongly during the interview, I would greatly appreciate any insights you could share on areas for improvement. It was a waste of time.