Totally nonsense. Got phone interview called from someone in Nebraska, and that guy didn't even have idea about minimum wage level in British Columbia. Btw it never make sense for a financial role to have up to 50% travel in working.
It was pretty easygoing, I think it depends on which recruiter, area, and position you are applying for. The process was fine but the waiting time is a little long. Just be patient with the emails.
Have to go through multiple interviews only for them to ghost you. Interviewers are boring and uninterested and I do not recommend. I have friends that are Financial Analysts and are on sight for projects and it makes no sense.