I had a tech screen interview last week. This has to be the most depressing recruiting call of my life.

The recruiter, apparently a "senior recruiting manager," didn't show any signs that she knew anything about pitching and attracting talent.

She started right off the bat with dull questions like, "Why Slack?" "What excites you?" "Weaknesses and strengths?" "Your hometown?" "Why Slack is great?" etc., etc. I didn't think she was interested in any of the answers. I felt like I was talking to a robot who was acting as programmed.

When I got off the call, I let out a sigh of relief. This has to be my only depressing and tiring call with a technical recruiter. She never mentioned anything about Slack in general, their culture, or team environment. That left me wondering why she even called.

She called me back after a week to discuss next steps. But I was so disgusted by her behavior that I told her I was no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity with Slack.

If someone from Slack is reading this message, you've got to get better and more competent technical recruiters. Have someone who is passionate about their job and can give a great sales pitch for why Slack is the best place to work. I am sure I am not the only talented engineer who has experienced this, and I won't be the last one.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What excites you about Slack?

Why are you seeking a new job?