First, a phone screening (normal). Then, a phone interview with the hiring manager. Then, a panel interview, which was expected. What wasn't expected, however, was 5 interviews for the panel. Keep in mind that this position is not a people manager position. Six 45-minute interviews for a non-managerial position is absurd. Three of these people had absolutely nothing to do with the job or even the department. On top of that, the ridiculous "tell me about a time when ..." questions. I supposed they're trying to standardize the process, but you can't standardize people. These questions are nonsense and if you've never had the experience they're looking for, you're stuck. There is something so arrogant about this process and the leadership principles ... "leaders are right ... a lot" Seriously?