I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.

The process began with a recruiter screening, followed by a manager phone interview. They decided not to move forward with me, so I stopped there. From what I understand, the next step after the manager phone interview was an onsite interview.

Starting from the recruiter screening, it was all about the company's culture. I was asked multiple times what I liked about the company's culture. I'm not sure what was going on, but it definitely felt uncomfortable because it was like I had to prove to them that I identify with their values when I didn't even know them.

The manager spent more time making himself feel good than knowing the candidate. He educated me on how to write a good resume, and he couldn't stop telling me how he didn't regret not going to grad school and how well he was doing with his life. Then he implied that I was lucky to go to grad school because I had rich parents. I'm not sure where that assumption came from, or how any of that, if true, was his business. He also told me that they are looking for people who are passionate because they want people to work long hours to get things done. Overall, it was a weird and uncomfortable experience.

What would you do if some materials passed incoming inspection but were having issues on the line?