I had two applications for the same role, but in different departments. The process consisted of three interviews: coding, technical depth, and business case.

In the first round of interviews, for the tech depth interview, I had to create a 15-minute presentation on a certain topic and deliver it to two principals in the department I would work in. One of them, and I'd be willing to testify under oath on this one, was on his phone the entire interview, from start until the end. The only exceptions were when he was prompted by his colleague to ask me questions. When he did put his phone down, he contradicted things I never said or, incredibly, quoted me on things I did say, but as if I never said them. The other principal was okay, but still very uninspiring for anyone in my shoes. They were also both 10 minutes late at the start and did not even ask me how I was or exchange any pleasantries.

Overall, I felt humiliated and would never recommend Booking to any friend of mine, perhaps to an enemy if I was in a bad mood. This was by far the worst interviewing experience I've ever had.

The second application was better, and I passed the technical depth interview with ease. It was almost a boring interview.

Why did you apply for this position?