The early stages of the recruitment process lacked standard formal structures, such as requesting sensitive compensation expectations via SMS prior to providing a comprehensive job description. There was a significant discrepancy between the advertised 'Senior National Logistics Account Manager' title and the actual day-to-day responsibilities, which were more aligned with a Senior Customer Service function. The in-person interview stage did not seem to warrant the extensive travel required. A 20-minute exploratory meeting with minimal qualifying questions could have been more effectively handled via a brief phone or video screen. Communication regarding the final decision was delayed by 10 days post-interview, contributing to an overall hiring timeline of five weeks for an introductory-level assessment