I was screened by HR via email. They organized a round with the given team for configuration management at Veldhoven.

The interview round with two individuals started professionally, but unfortunately, turned very badly. We first talked about our backgrounds and aspirations.

However, once I talked about my career aspirations, they immediately critiqued it. Part of the problem was that the job role implied this was a management position with direct reports, which was not the case. They clarified this wasn't a line manager position, which I did accept as the case.

Unfortunately, it set the tone that the interview was all about leadership. I attempted to pivot a focus to that leadership is something I would like to pursue in my career in the future, and if given the opportunity, perhaps within a few years at ASML.

The individuals on the call perceived this negatively, as if I was asking for guarantees of having a promotion later. That is not the case. I was making a statement that I was open to grow, and yet, they didn't choose to hear it. I was asking if there was room for growth, and ASML didn't say whether there is or not.

Simply, there are open leadership roles that I am looking for now, but not in the CM team. Even if I tried to clarify my position both professionally and dutifully, the interviewers do cut you off short, as if they prematurely saw no advantage to continue having a conversation.

Once I picked up on that, I moved to simply end the call because it wasn't worth their time getting to know me. This isn't the first time I found ASML disrespecting me by inactive listening, by interruption, and by a lack of understanding of a prospective candidate.

Due to the bad interview experience, I withdrew my application immediately after the interview. I don't think I will interview with ASML again.

They reflected mostly on my earlier comments, nothing in regard to the role itself.

What are your leadership attitudes?