I answered that I didn’t have commercial experience yet, but I have extensive personal experience. I explained that I know how to bake and learned foundational techniques from my mom who completed formal Wilton decorating courses. I emphasized that I am a fast, highly adaptable learner who understands volume production. Before I could finish explaining my background, he cut me off and refused to continue, stating twice that he "only hires professionals." The entire interaction lasted less than two minutes and I was turned away before my interview was even scheduled to legally begin.