> If they're the kind of company that makes people jump through a bunch of hoops, gives them positive feedback every step of the way and then doesn't hire them

> If they're the kind of company that makes people jump through a bunch of hoops, gives them positive feedback every step of the way and then doesn't hire them then it's likely not a place you want to work. I know you are trying to make the OP feel good and all. But dude, every company does that. Unless you know folks in the company or are so good that they pee in their pants at the sight of you actually considering working for them and give you a blank check.