I applied online. Approximately 1-2 weeks later, I received an email from their People & Culture Manager, inviting me to book "an interview to get to know each other better and explore your fit within the team". The call was interesting and encouraging. I was informed I would be sent a case study with some questions to answer and advised to not spend more than 1 hour or so on it. I thought this was unusual and premature as case studies usually happen at the third stage, after the hiring manager interview, not directly after the first screening call. To provide quality answers took me closer to 3 hours as there were quite a few deep questions. I invested this time as I had a positive feeling about the role and company. I was under the impression that I was on the shortlist and would receive an opportunity to discuss my answers. Despite answering the questions within a few days, I did not receive acknowledgment of sending them, or any feedback. A few days later, I sent a follow up email but never received a reply. Approximately 1-2 weeks later, I received a brief, impersonal, automated rejection. Despite an initially good first impression, the lasting impression was that of an asymmetrical experience where much more is expected of the candidate than is provided in return from the company. I would recommend they improve the balance and sequence of the recruitment process.