I informed the team that I had another offer on the table and kindly asked if the interview process could be expedited. To their credit, they accommodated my request and scheduled four rounds of interviews across just two days, which I truly appreciated. The position was a perfect match for my background and expertise, especially in order fulfillment, logistics coordination, and supply chain systems. Every conversation reinforced how well-suited I was for the role, and I felt a strong mutual alignment. All the interviewers were respectful, prepared, and clearly passionate about their work. I felt valued and encouraged during every interaction. Where it fell short Devastating outcome with vague feedback: After completing four intensive interviews in two days—and feeling like this was truly my dream job—I was told that I wasn't selected due to "lack of experience." I was devastated. I cried the entire day after receiving the news. It was heartbreaking, especially after putting in so much effort, preparation, and emotional investment. When I asked for more details on what “experience” I was lacking, I received only a generic answer. The feedback lacked depth, which made the rejection feel even more disheartening. Interestingly, a friend of mine also went through four rounds for a different role at Vertex and received the same rejection reason: “experience.” If experience is such a critical factor, it raises the question: Why proceed with four rounds of interviews if that’s already a disqualifier? Vertex seems to care about candidate experience, but perhaps more thought should be given to the emotional toll these processes take—especially when candidates are clearly aligned and eager. If experience is a fixed requirement, it would be more considerate to assess that early, before putting candidates through multiple rounds. Despite the outcome, I still admire Vertex and would consider reapplying in the future. But next time, I’ll be more cautious—and I hope they, too, will consider how much time, hope, and heart candidates pour into opportunities like this.