I was initially contacted by a recruiter from the company who was extremely professional, kind, and communicative. The phone interview went very well, and I was genuinely excited about the opportunity. The company promotes itself as one of the “best places to work,” and they have several recognitions highlighting that, which made me even more interested in moving forward. However, my experience during the in-person interview was unfortunately the worst interview experience I’ve had. I was interviewed by two women, and the atmosphere felt very uncomfortable from the beginning. The interview consisted of what felt like 40 rapid-fire questions that seemed to come directly from a questionnaire. It didn’t feel like a real conversation or an attempt to get to know me as a candidate — it felt very scripted. One of the interviewers even had her eyes closed while I was speaking at times, which came across as very disengaged and unprofessional. It honestly made me feel like what I was saying didn’t matter or that the interviewers were simply going through the motions. The overall energy in the room felt tense and somewhat confrontational. Many of the questions felt more like they were challenging or attacking my responses rather than trying to understand my experience and fit. What surprised me the most was that they didn’t even take the time to talk about the company, the culture, or the role in a meaningful way. After this experience, even if I had received an offer, I likely would not have accepted it. The interview process is usually a reflection of a company’s culture, and unfortunately, this interaction did not align with the positive reputation the company promotes.