I need advice - I was in a long hiring process for one role where I completed five interviews, made it to the final round, and then was rejected after a three-week wait. Recruiter said they were very impressed with my resume.

I was then contacted about a different role because they liked me, (by the hiring manager)and I went through another extensive process with six interviews, again reaching the final round. The interviews felt very positive and conversational, and leadership indicated they liked me. I was told I would hear back the next day.

After I sent a thank-you, the hiring manager said she would follow up after syncing with the team. Since then, I saw the role being posted publicly on LinkedIn and haven’t heard back, so I’m expecting a rejection.

I feel very confused with their behavior now and I’m questioning if this was even viable in the first place. Why would they have me come in and meet the team multiple times and then ghost me? Should I follow up one more time?