The process started strong but became inconsistent and less professional in the final stage. The initial interview with People Ops was engaging and open, and I appreciated the willingness to move forward despite my not being a HubSpot specialist. The conversation with the VP was also a highlight. He was direct, had clearly reviewed my resume/background, and made the role feel compelling. The final stage consisted of a take-home assignment and panel discussion. The assignment itself was well-designed, focusing on analyzing messy revenue data and presenting clear insights. I invested significant time building a structured and thoughtful presentation. However, the panel experience felt misaligned. The discussion focused less on the content of my analysis and more on narrow expectations (e.g., pivot tables), which hadn’t been clearly communicated beforehand. Feedback was limited and not always actionable. There were also inconsistencies in expectations around HubSpot experience. Earlier conversations suggested flexibility, but in the final stage it was framed as a non-negotiable requirement. Aligning on this earlier would have saved time on both sides. Overall, I enjoyed the early stages and interactions with People Ops and leadership, but the final round highlighted gaps in interview alignment, communication, and candidate experience. After several rounds, I received a generic rejection without feedback, which stood out given the level of effort involved.