Thank you for going through our selection process and for taking the time to share your detailed and constructive feedback — we genuinely appreciate your interest in DataArt. We’re glad to hear that you felt confident at each stage and found our interviewers open, friendly, and respectful. Creating a trustworthy and welcoming atmosphere is something we take seriously, so it’s great to know that came through. We also appreciate your comments about the technical interview and test task. While our approach includes some standard theory-based questions to ensure consistency, we absolutely understand the importance of assessing practical, situation-based thinking — especially for senior-level roles. Your input will help us continue refining this balance. We regret that the test task wasn’t referenced later in the process — that’s something we are reviewing internally. We aim for all assignments to be meaningful and part of a transparent evaluation process, and your feedback is a helpful reminder. Regarding the "bench" hiring process, we understand that the lack of timely and clear follow-up left you with uncertainty, which is not the experience we want candidates to have. While bench roles can offer flexibility and early engagement ahead of project assignments, your point about communication and closure is absolutely valid. We’re actively working to improve clarity at every step — especially in cases where final decisions take time. Thank you again for helping us grow with your honest and thoughtful feedback. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.