Had a mid-level PM interview last week that stretched into six calls plus a 3-hour take-home, and I walked. Are you seeing any companies keeping it to 2–3 focused conversations, or is this the new normal?
My last two offers were from teams that kept it to ‘2–3 focused conversations’ and a 45-min case — six rounds feels like a Netflix limited series. I now ask the recruiter to map the full loop and push for a consolidated panel instead of serial 1:1s; if they can’t trim it, I bail. Only caveat: regulated orgs or safety-critical products sometimes need extra steps — what industry was yours?
I’ve started asking the recruiter to consolidate into one half‑day panel and to confirm a decision date in writing; if they insist on six calls plus a ‘3-hour take-home,’ I pass. @athompkins42 I’ve also had good luck swapping the take‑home for a 45‑min live working session — anyone getting pushback on a 3‑interview cap?