I got contact by recruiter for the senior PM role and successfully passed the first round of interviews. My status in the recruitment portal was updated to reflect progression to the next stage, which led me to believe I was still under active consideration. However, I later received an email stating the role had been filled by an external candidate, with no prior warning or clarity about competing applicants. Feedback for Improvement: While I appreciate the opportunity to interview, the process lacked transparency. If a candidate’s portal status suggests advancement, but the company is simultaneously closing the role, clearer communication would prevent false hope and wasted effort. Future applicants should seek explicit confirmation on their standing, as status updates may not reflect reality.