As a candidate, you often meet various people within the company, including the recruiter, hiring manager, other leadership, and sometimes potential colleagues. There may be phone interviews, in-person interviews and skills assessments. And while the interview process may feel intense and lengthy, it provides the company with critical information about your candidacy.

HR screening interview over phone call. The lady was very nice and easy to talk to. I got scheduled for a technical interview, but they'd already found another candidate before my interview date.