I got a call on my cellphone a few days after I applied without a meeting scheduled. The recruiter was rude and was giving off red flags throughout the interview. She asked me whether I was looking for remote or onsite. I replied that I'm comfortable with both. Then she said if they decide to give me the job, then I won't receive the offer letter until and unless I show proof I moved from Ottawa to Toronto. Huge red flag! She wants me to change cities without even an offer?

She also asked me what compensation I'm looking for? I returned the question and asked what the salary range is? She said she cannot disclose it and if I don't reveal my expectation she will reject me. I gave my expected salary as $10K above my current salary which other companies I'm interviewing for are happy to match. She replied with "You should look elsewhere". I again asked her what the salary range for this position is and she again declined to answer. So I told her that I'll gladly look elsewhere.

Also her condescending tone and the attitude put me off the whole process. I have been a software developer for over 10 years and I have interviewed multiple engineers over the years. So I know a thing or two about how to conduct an interview. In summary, I don't think anyone with an ounce of self-respect should look to work at the Toronto office. The recruiter was rude and seeing other reviews for this office I'm certain the other employees are the same. A word of advice: If you want a senior developer and are only willing to pay junior developer salary, at the bare minimum be respectful.

I listed the questions in the interview process.