After final selection, HR confirmed my selection and assured me of long-term growth, saying the offer letter would be released soon once the global budget team gave approval. Based on this assurance, I skipped the final round of another offer, trusting HR’s word. It has been weeks, and there’s still no offer letter, despite multiple follow-ups and repeated verbal confirmations. Shows a complete lack of transparency and accountability — if the budget wasn’t approved, why confirm selection and ask candidates to make career decisions? HR communication became vague and inconsistent, leaving me completely in the dark. This reflects poor coordination between hiring managers, HR, and the finance team, wasting candidates’ time and causing unnecessary career setbacks. Advice to Management: Fix your hiring process. Do not mislead candidates with false promises or “pending approvals” after confirming selections. Be transparent — people make career decisions based on your word. Respect candidates’ time, trust, and career planning; it’s as valuable as any global budget.