Navigating the interview process can feel incredibly overwhelming. While each individual step—from the initial HR screen to multiple technical rounds, intensive case reviews, and skills tests—is standard on its own, combining them into one single pipeline creates an exhausting marathon that demands a massive amount of time, energy, and mental endurance.

I recently received a call from HR explaining that the hiring process would include a case study along with several rounds of technical interviews. Honestly, I declined right away, because in the age of AI and rapid problem-solving tools, asking candidates to complete lengthy case studies feels outdated.