First of all, this has always been my dream company and passion, which is why I immediately applied when I saw the opening. I reached out to recruiters and designers on the existing team to introduce myself and express my enthusiasm, as the role and responsibilities align perfectly with my skills. So far, I have had two screening interviews, both introductory calls; however, I did not progress further, even though I was confident I would move on to additional rounds. I’m struggling to understand what factors influenced their decision, especially when I demonstrated both passion and relevant skills. They also made decisions very quickly, sometimes the next day. I have sought feedback, but despite the company’s claims that they value it, I have not received any. I firmly believe my profile aligns with the roles I applied for, as I secured initial calls for experienced positions but was later rejected after the screenings. Even if they perceived the industry as new to me, I showed that I understand it well. I recently applied for the Rev-celerator Programme with full confidence, as I believed I had the potential to succeed. During the interview for that programme, the recruiter asked why I wanted to join, and I conveyed my passion and how my skills, and importantly, my portfolio, align with their design aesthetics. However, based on my experiences with the screening calls for both the Rev-celerator Programme and an experienced role, I felt the process was somewhat biased and set false expectations. The recruiters encouraged me to reach out with any questions, but when I did after the interviews, I received no response, either via email or LinkedIn. The questions in the Rev-celerator Programme interview were basic, mainly focusing on my motivation for joining and my personal background. Given these experiences, I can no longer consider this my dream company. My advice is that the interview process needs to be restructured. As candidates invest time in preparing, they should be valued, and their outreach efforts should be acknowledged.