I was approached via email by someone in HR, asking if I'd be interested in applying, as the position seemed to be a good fit with my skillset.

We proceeded to exchange emails. I put in an application via their website and then had a phone conversation with the HR person.

Because I'd read previous information here, I knew to ask about:

• Their open-plan office.
• Their expectation of crazy work hours.

The HR person confirmed that this was the case, and we wrapped things up, as both of those are deal-killers for me.

It wasn't so much of an ask as a conversation, really.

This was only with the HR person, and I knew going in that it most likely wasn't going to work out.

So, this was not a representative interview.