They just string you along and waste your time. They already have a candidate in mind for the position and will still waste your time just to meet their quota.
I applied online. I interviewed at IEEE (Dokki) in Aug 2024
Interview
First it was an online form where you would mention your experience and your personal information
Second there was an offline interview with little technical questions and mostly personal ones
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IEEE in May 2023
Interview
First round recruiter call, second round with hiring manager, typical behavioral questions for first round, second round was more of a conversation and cultural fit. Overall it was a very professional experience