The interview conversations were professional and engaging. Unfortunately, everything fell apart at the end, as the way the final stage was handled was extremely disappointing. After completing all interview rounds, being told I had successfully reached the final stage, and even being asked to provide referrals from my professional network, I received nothing more than a generic rejection email. Despite directly requesting feedback, I was never given any real explanation or opportunity to understand the decision. Given the level of time, preparation, and personal effort required at this stage, including involving external references, this felt dismissive and unprofessional. I strongly encourage the company to treat final-round candidates with more transparency and respect. If a company asks candidates to invest this much and involve their professional network, the bare minimum is honest communication. The lack of transparency and accountability at the end made the entire process feel one-sided and disrespectful.