The initial recruiter call with Angie S was professional and the conversation went well. The role, expectations, and compensation were clearly explained, and the recruiter mentioned that my experience was strong. During the call, it sounded promising and I was told I would likely hear back about next steps within the weekend. However, despite the positive tone and feedback during the interview, I later received a rejection email without moving forward to the next round. This felt inconsistent with the impression given during the conversation. While I understand that hiring decisions can change, the messaging during the call created an expectation of progressing further. Communication was polite and respectful, but the outcome did not align with what was implied during the discussion. It would be helpful if expectations were managed more carefully to avoid giving candidates a strong impression of advancement when the decision is still uncertain.