They reached out promptly, contacting me just a day after I applied. However, the interview itself felt outdated and unstructured, following a predictable format—an introduction, followed by questions about my experience, strengths and weaknesses, expected salary, and other generic inquiries. When they asked about my strengths and weaknesses, I pointed out that the question felt outdated. They quickly picked up on my discomfort and moved on, but by that point, I was already disengaged. In reality, the entire interview felt off and, frankly, cringeworthy from the start. Despite applying for a full-time position, my resume clearly indicated that all my experience had been in part-time roles. Yet, they still asked about my achievements and job responsibilities—information that was already outlined in my resume. More than that, I found it odd that they were even asking about achievements in a part-time role. It’s common knowledge that part-time workers are typically there to fill manpower gaps, not take on major responsibilities. Their questions made me doubt whether they had actually reviewed my resume or were just going through the motions. When the topic of salary came up, I asked for their salary range instead of providing a direct figure. While they did give me a number, their response was frustratingly vague: "It depends on experience, commission, etc."—as if that wasn’t already a given. I was simply looking for a baseline, so their roundabout answer felt unnecessary. To top it off, they mentioned that it might take a week or two for the hiring team to reach out regarding the next steps. In today’s candidate-driven market, that kind of timeline is a red flag. Hiring decisions need to be made quickly to secure top talent, and such a slow process only signals inefficiency. Their interview process felt so outdated that it became cringeworthy. While they were polite, the entire experience left a bad impression. When they sensed my hesitation about proceeding to the next stage, I said I would move forward, but honestly, that was just a reflex in the moment. But it’s clear they don’t have a strong grasp of modern interviewing practices. And I don't actually even want the job anyway