I dodged a bullet. My interviews started back in March. They strung me along with multiple interviews, an in person interview, and then an assignment. They talked to me like I was going to get the job after I nailed the assignment and presented it (and during the in-person interview as well). Then at the last minute, the classic bait and switch excuse of “we’ve decided not to move forward and pursue other finalists.” Their excuse was that they thought I wasn’t comfortable with the stage of the business, which is a lie. They’re using folks for free ideas with their assignment. Totally unethical. It’s now September and the position still looks open. So where are the other “finalists” they claimed they were going to pursue?