I heard about the opportunity through a friend at my previous company who knew that I was unhappy and what I was truly looking for in a career. She had seen a post from her friend's linkedIn page and sent me the information asking if I wanted to apply. She wrote a referral email with my resume and references attached, and CC'ed me on it to put me and the hiring manager in touch. After they reviewed my resume and determined I was a strong match, I was asked for an initial meet and greet interview to confirm their friend's recommendations. After meeting requirements, a formal interview with that person and VP was setup to discuss the job at hand and my background. Then I was asked for a third interview that would include the President this time. An offer was made a week later, but it was not at a time they were able to offer what I wanted, and other job responsibilities that I was trying to break free from at my then current job. I had denied, and told them to let me know if another opportunity came along in the future. A few months later they reached out to me again. We discussed the job at hand, and it had evolved into what I was hoping and the opportunity for full time with a desirable salary was ready to be offered. We did a final interview confirming the opportunity and the process into full hire as I was working at a couple different places then. They were extremely flexible, allowing me to finish what I had began elsewhere while coming on board with them. I appreciated them to let me keep my good reputation with previous employers while giving me an opportunity to train and see if I enjoyed this new job before coming on full time a couple months later. Best decision I've ever made.