I went through several interviews with Kake before ultimately accepting an offer with one of their partners. The process took some time - which is often the case when working with external clients who may have unpredictable timelines or expectations - but throughout it all, Kake stayed in touch and maintained a genuine, human connection. It always felt like it was just a matter of time before the right opportunity came along. Kake consistently kept me in mind whenever new roles opened up, and the internal interview steps were genuinely enjoyable - it felt more like chatting with a fellow engineer than a formal process. Some partners might not be fully prepared to evaluate candidates properly, which can be frustrating, but I'd be surprised if that applied to more than just a few. It's definitely not representative of the majority of roles.