Applied to several positions, was contacted to schedule a 30-minute over-the-phone interview about one week later. Interview was to learn about my experience, skills and interests rather than for a specific position (they were looking for someone to add to the department, but did not have a specific position in mind - "we want to fit roles to people rather than try to pigeon-hole people into roles"). Was contacted four weeks later about an opening. Interviewed in person for 3.5 hours. Talked to four different people for 30 minutes (potential colleagues) and 2 different people for 45 minutes (senior managers), all one-on-one. Was contacted by HR about three weeks later saying that I did not get the position. Continued contact with hiring manager and continued to apply for relevant positions. About four or five weeks after the rejection, was called by a different hiring manager and was interviewed on the spot (on the phone). Was told that they had initially overlooked my resume because I was overqualified, but received a recommendation from hiring manager #1. Went in to the office the next day for a 1.5 hour interview with three different people. Received a job offer the next morning. A background check verifying education and references is required for all new hires before their start date.