Applied online. Recruiter was very engaged with high EQ. Met with the hiring leader who was extremely candid about the challenges of the company and the role. Was moved into the next level and frankly, the second interview was off. The interviewer admitted that they were asking more “tough” questions than they wouldn’t normally ask a candidate. A week later, I got a personalized email saying: “After much consideration, the hiring leader has decided to move forward with another candidate. “