The interview process was lengthy, spanning nearly three months with inconsistent communication from HR. The atmosphere was highly formal and rigid, prioritizing a 'corporate' persona over genuine dialogue. While the technical expectations were high, there was a noticeable disconnect during strategic discussions; the interviewers struggled with high-level concepts like paid/earned/owned media and push/pull strategies, focusing instead on narrow daily tasks. Additionally, being interviewed by a team member a week before their three-month leave felt counterintuitive for assessing long-term team synergy. Overall, the process lacked the agility and clarity expected for a role of this level.