So I had my phone interview today.  It's with a very known company in my previous industry.  I was very excited to see the jobs posted and the changes they are making.  My previous company was a client of theirs also -so I've worked with some of their departments very closely.  This interview was with the recruiter.  She advised that what she does it makes a presentation of our interview (it was over the phone) and then if they want to proceed, it goes on to 3 more stages (Hiring manager, another operational manager and then the final is with the VP).  They will all be done via Webex.  It's a job function I've done previously in my company but not my latest role. I'm assuming this is the norm when starting with a new company these days?  

Since I worked 2 decades plus for one company, any interviews for other positions was typically just with one/two hiring managers or manager and GM.  Things have changed so drastically>  I actually got this call even with my 'antiquated' resume.  I have paid a consulting company and they will be working on my resume more, cover letter (which I didn't provide this time) and Linkedin profile.  There is SO much more to the job search and interview process then 20 years ago.  It's actually quite overwhelming and intimidating.  I don't know how these young un's from college can cope with it all lol.  

Not to mention the whole ATS crap which means your resume and experience that could be a perfect match for a position isn't even looked at because of this dumb system.  It seems odd you would have to just enter every single keyword in a job description and modify your resume and cover letter for every single position/company, etc.  Nothing is simple anymore.  It's sure been a shock to the system being out there job searching.  

I spend time looking at the companies, Linkedin, updating resume, researching salaries/reviews/benefits on glassdoor, I mean I spend a LOT of time/hours every week.  I was getting so discouraged because after dozens of applications and 6 weeks I had heard nothing back until now. I know it's because of resume format only- and not because what I have to offer isn't valuable.  Just ranting I guess.