Five step process with the team, leadership, and HR. Positive experience, transparency, and relevant questions were asked. Over prepared for it. Overall, good experience with the team and the process was smooth

Everything was smooth until the final round (out of 4 interviews). I was ghosted and I had to f/u with HR to see if there was a decision and they told me they decided to move forward with the other applicant. If I never f/u, they will just ghosted me. Please respect candidate's time and update them accordingly, specially when they made it to the last round and are waiting for your response. Also, 4 interviews is excessive (HR, Manager, team member and Director).