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I had a 1-1 with the recruiter, then a 1-1 with the hiring manager, and then their boss. It seemed to go really well, and I liked them all. But then my last interview, number 4, was with HR and it was not a good experience. The HR person asked a lot of quick 'tell me about a time' questions, and I did my best to answer them, but she didn't seem impressed. When I asked if I had any questions at the end, she made a comment about hoping I had asked the hiring manager. It felt like my 20 years of experience didn't matter after all that.

It was a simple face-to-face interview followed by a typing test. They really scrutinized my employment history and skills, even though I'm qualified for both aspects of the role. The contact mentioned this over the phone and during the interview. I was supposed to meet another manager, but they were busy. For some reason, they decided my skills were below average, and I still want to understand how they reached that conclusion. I'd advise that manager to get an ethics evaluation because they clearly can't recognize exceptional talent right in front of them, profiling people out of job opportunities without even meeting them. I guess times have really changed since my last job interview; I thought it involved meeting the applicant, checking qualifications and abilities, and offering the job. I had no idea it would be a competition.

The interview process involved four engaging, conversational interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams with various leaders including hiring managers, sales leaders, division heads, and business executives. The discussions focused on my previous work experience, exploring my preferences and dislikes. They also detailed the responsibilities of the role and elaborated on the company's operational dynamics. Each interviewer was actively involved, aiming to ensure a good mutual fit for both parties.

I had a phone screen with the recruiter, who was great. Then I had a virtual 1:1 with the hiring manager. He indicated he wanted me to come on site, so I thought it went well. While the recruiter and I were setting that up, she mentioned we needed to talk. Apparently, someone higher up insisted I relocate for the role. This was unexpected as it wasn't mentioned initially or in the job description. I explained that relocation wasn't feasible for me since they weren't covering costs and the job was at the lower end of the pay scale for this position. The irony is this higher-up works remotely but wants someone to move for an underpaid role at a lesser-known company. They've had no applicants in two months. The recruiter admitted my qualifications would make finding a similar role easy. She was put in a tough spot by an inconsiderate person. They are losing qualified candidates with this requirement, especially in an area where commuting is common for many.