Applied through Linkedin; the hiring manager contacted the day after. Scheduled for the initial screening at the office. He seemed genuine to care about my ability to perform and asked several specific questions about the researching ability. After a week, the manager personally emailed back to send the rejection email. I thought it was a nice touch. But they also seem like they have a wrong standard for the position that they are hiring for. They weren't clear about the position's ability to grow in the firm or how it can be interactive with other departments. They expected a very deep depth knowledge of the industries that they were working for, and have experienced skill sets for the entry-level position. It seemed little absurd and didn't talk about any training in prior.

Smooth first call from the recruiter with the basics discussed including fit checks and compensation overview. The second interview was online and seem pretty chilled too however I believe they require a specific type of fit and answers to progress. Best to prepare with the guide from the job posting and tailor your answers as best as possible.