The application and interview process from start to finish was unfortunately extremely offputting. My original application was for a more senior role, which was neither responded to nor acknowledged. I was instead contacted separately by HR to apply for a different role, and despite my reservations I agreed, made the application and proceeded to be interviewed in what was the first round stage with a director of one of the programs. I was not made aware that there would be multiple rounds to the interview process; in the end there were five separate interviews with five groups of people. I was required to do a presentation in one of the interviews, which I was told was very well received. The fifth and final stage was an HR 'values' interview, which ironically was one of the most uncomfortable experiences I've ever had with a job interview. The questions were strange and poorly formulated making it extremely unclear what sort of answer they were looking for. I received an email shortly after the values interview saying that my skills were too specialist for the role and that I would likely not enjoy this position. I was shocked to say the least, having gone through five rounds of interviews all with incredibly positive feedback and emphasising my interest in working for the organisation as well as in this role. I asked for a meeting to discuss this outcome and I was ghosted.

Interviewed in about a dozen virtual meetings, spaced out over 3 months. Questions ran the gamut from personal to technical and even how I would approach different scenarios as an analyst. The interviews themselves were nice. Eventually got past the final round with no offer because they decided to go with another final pick. No feedback in the rejection letter other than it was a competitive position.