I applied for a Channel Account Manager position at PTC. The candidate experience was disappointing. I went through 11 different interviews, ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour, with various stakeholders. The entire process took over 3 months. I completed a business case and received excellent feedback from those present. However, at the end of the process, during the final interview, the last person wasn't "100% convinced," resulting in a rejection. While I'm frustrated, I'm more concerned about the inefficiency of the procedures and the lack of clarity in the established KPIs. The evaluation process seems highly subjective. Pros: Thorough evaluation process Opportunity to showcase skills through a business case Cons: Excessively long hiring process (3+ months) Too many interviews (11 in total) Lack of clear evaluation criteria Final decision based on subjective opinion rather than overall performance Inefficient use of candidates' and employees' time Advice to Management: Streamline your hiring process to respect candidates' time and improve efficiency. Establish clear, objective evaluation criteria to ensure fair assessments. Consider the collective feedback from all interviewers rather than relying on a single opinion for the final decision.