Pros: - The role itself sounded interesting on paper. Cons: - One interviewer was dismissive and even questioned the authenticity of an experience on my resume that wasn’t directly relevant to the role at all, which felt very unprofessional. - The interview felt very one-sided. They jumped straight into questions without asking about me or trying to establish a conversation, which gave the impression that they weren’t interested in getting to know me. - Overall tone of the interviews suggested a lack of culture and respect for candidates. - The company structure is very flat, so there seems to be little to no opportunity for upward mobility, promotions, or growth in title. - The office seemed very old and poorly lit. - There is a writing assessment where you are supposed to write a blog article for them. It was interesting that they would rather have me write that over a SQL query... - Poor communication from recruiters. Expect to be ghosted if they are not interested in hiring you. - No salary range was listed in the job posting, and when asked during the initial virtual interview the response was "I don't know. You'll have to talk to someone higher up." Advice to Management: Train interviewers to engage respectfully with candidates and ensure assessments are aligned with the role. Interviewers should understand that applicants write their resumes to reflect the highest achievements they've had at the places they've worked -- which might mean adjusting assumptions regarding role titles. Show genuine interest in candidates rather than conducting what feels like an interrogation. Create clearer career growth paths if you want to attract and retain strong talent. And see California SB 1162.