Applied for a position on LinkedIn and was promptly contacted by the recruiter. The initial interview proceeded smoothly, with the recruiter indicating there would be a follow-up round the following week with an executive. However, after a period of waiting and following up with a message "there might be a slight delay in our 2nd round interview timeframe, so please stay tuned on when/if that round will be conducted." Eventually, I was informed that they were moving forward with a candidate possessing "very specific fuel and technical experience."
The lack of transparency and sincerity throughout the recruitment process is disappointing. Exercise caution and consider exploring alternative opportunities where honesty and integrity are prioritized.