I had a brief recruiter screening call, followed by a rejection email the next day. Unfortunately, the call left a poor impression.

The recruiter's tone and demeanor came across as condescending and dismissive throughout the conversation. It felt as though they had already made up their mind before the call even began. At one point, I thought I noticed them rolling their eyes during the video chat—though I’m willing to admit that could have been a misperception.

The experience was discouraging enough that I began to lose interest in the company during the call itself. Ironically, the recruiter ended the conversation with "It was great to chat with you," which felt disingenuous given the interaction. Overall, it felt like a formality rather than a genuine conversation.

Why do you want to join the company?