It was a very tough experience. I had a recruiter screen, and one of the main questions the recruiter asked me was why I wanted to join Anthropic. I tried to answer honestly, but in retrospect, I don't think my response came across as strong, specific, or sincere enough.

Shortly after the interview, I received a rejection, which made me feel like that answer may have been a key reason things did not move forward. It was disappointing, especially because I was genuinely interested in the company and the role, but I also see it as a learning experience.

Going forward, I want to be much more thoughtful and prepared when explaining not just why I am interested in a company, but why that company's mission, work, and values genuinely resonate with me.

Why do you want to join Anthropic?