I recently had a first-round in-person interview that was, unfortunately, a disappointing experience. The first interviewer arrived 15 minutes late. About 10 minutes in, a second interviewer joined, interrupting the conversation and repeating questions that had already been covered—due to his late arrival.
Both interviewers appeared disengaged and uninterested in having a meaningful conversation. Instead of exploring background and potential fit, the questions felt designed to fail rather than assess actual qualifications. While it’s completely normal not to be a fit for a role, basic respect for a candidate’s time and presence should still be expected. Both interviewers were rude and unpleasant to speak with.
The office environment was equally underwhelming: outdated cubicle layouts, no windows, and a poorly maintained space. For a company that claims to lead in the development of architecture and design, the setting felt contradictory to their values and mission—raising concerns about how they treat their employees and the importance they place on workspace quality.
