The interview process was lengthy and included multiple 1:1 stages, a presentation, and a 3-hour onsite interview, which required me to take time off work. The people I met were pleasant and professional, and I received very positive feedback throughout. I was told that my interviews and presentation had been scored excellently, and the conversation progressed into offer-related discussions, including OTE alignment, start date, address details, and expected timing for formal paperwork. After this, communication became vague and delayed. I was eventually told that although I had scored excellently and the team had wanted to make an offer, the business had decided the role was now intended for someone more junior. Overall, the process damaged my trust in the organisation. My feedback would be to ensure role seniority, compensation, approval, and candidate expectations are aligned internally before progressing someone to final, onsite, and offer-stage discussions.