Bicsi interview questions

The interview process was organized and streamlined. The first interview was a telephone interview. The person I interviewed with was pleasant and made me feel very comfortable. I was then brought in for an in-person interview. I had to complete a online personality test and complete packet of paperwork prior to the interview. The in-person interview started with a meeting with the HR person who was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He gave an overview of the company, benefits and what to expect during the process. I then met with two managers who did the job interview. They asked good questions and made me feel comfortable. I did not get the position, but overall the process was good.

Initial phone screener was rude and obviously did not know anything about the position or required skills. Seemed irritated or having a bad day. Two separate recruiters told me they get frequent, similar complaints. After a personality test and portfolio submission, two much more pleasant interviews followed with great feedback and I was optimistic. Then it got weird. First, the recruiter told me they had some concerns but didn't have any detail. Then, the hiring manager sent me an abrupt form email stating my skills didn't match what they were looking for (after two recruiter screenings, their own screening, and two interviews during which they praised my work and knowledge). I followed up with the recruiter who said their BICSI contact stated there was an "underlying reason" they didn't want to hire me so I followed up with their BICSI contact who said that was a misunderstanding, I was simply not qualified, and they were going with another candidate. I continued getting calls from recruiters stating the position was still open and they'd been trying to fill it for months. Bizarre.