I had an initial interview with HR, followed by a video interview with the Head of Quality and Head of HR. They indicated the next step would be an on-site interview and said they would follow up with a timeline. After three weeks without an update, I asked for the status and received a generic ‘we’re still interviewing’ response. I withdrew due to the lack of communication. Within ~20 minutes, an HR representative called asking me to reconsider and said she would call the following Monday with interview details. No call came. I followed up again later that week and was informed they decided not to move forward only after an additional follow-up email. Nearly a month passed after my second interview before a final decision was communicated, despite multiple stated commitments to provide next steps. The process went from expressed interest to rejection with inconsistent follow-through. In a regulated environment—and for a quality-facing role—clear timelines, ownership, and consistent communication matter. This experience suggested those basics were not handled well in recruiting, which was disappointing. The bright side: I learned this before becoming the regulatory point of contact for a company that treats commitments as decorative.