The interview immediately began with the hiring manager asking me what my GPA is. After I told him my very average grade, the interviewer responded by stating it was “very low” and compared it to students in India. This comment was not only irrelevant to the role but also dismissive and inappropriate in a professional setting. If a high GPA is so important to you, just tell the applicants to send an unofficial transcript during the application process. The situation worsened when the hiring manager turned off their camera mid-interview to take a phone call, remained absent for an extended period, and ultimately did not return. This left the interview without the primary decision maker and gave the impression that the candidate’s time and the interview itself were not being taken seriously. The remaining interviewer conducted a full resume walkthrough and was professional throughout. He seemed quite impressed with my experience. However, without the hiring manager present, it is unclear how candidates are being properly assessed or compared. Overall, the process lacked basic professionalism, structure, and respect. For a company of this scale, candidates should expect a far more organized and respectful interview experience. I think I just got unlucky.

The position being evaluated was the usual mix between Managerial ability allied with unique technical knowledge. This the interview had multiple review, with various people evaluating different aspects of what was anticipated for the position. This was done with professionalism and consistency