One of the most challenging interviews I've experienced was marred by a hiring manager who exuded arrogance and appeared to exhibit toxic behaviour. Throughout the interview, he casually instructed another member of the interview panel to take notes while he sat back, crossing his legs, and posed questions. What was initially described as a 40-60 minute interview turned into a significantly longer ordeal. The hiring manager meticulously dissected my CV, jumping between various roles, and rarely allowing me an opportunity to provide thoughtful responses. It almost felt as though they were seeking a candidate for a department head position, but without explicitly conferring the title.