The hiring process was pretty simple but the recruiter was an issue. After the initial phone screen and hiring manager interview, this sounded like a wonderful opportunity and a great time. Then it went downhill very very fast. An hour prior to the scheduled panel interview, where I was presenting creative content/case study (that took me time to develop) related to the role the recruiter called me to bait and switch on the salary. The new salary was 40k less than what was originally discussed. When I expressed I wouldn’t be moving forward the recruiter asked my current salary (illegal) and then said she could match it (also illegal) at 20k more than the new offer and 20k less than the initial range.
Red flags abound. Steer clear. Do not pass go. Do not work for a place that disregards California state law.