Rothy’s interview questions

I recently interviewed for the VP of Product Development & Production role at Rothy’s and was very impressed by how professional and human the process felt. From the first conversation with Kara Eula, who showed a surprising depth of footwear and sourcing knowledge, to my discussion with Michelle Velasquez Pulido, the Chief People Officer, every step was well-organized, transparent, and engaging. Although I wasn’t selected for the final round, I appreciated the swift communication and the respect shown throughout the process. It’s clear that Rothy’s practices the same curiosity, empathy, and integrity it’s known for as a brand. A genuinely positive candidate experience that left a great impression.

Applied online and recruiter reached out to schedule interview within a couple days. So far so good. Unfortunately, that's where my positive experience ended. Recruiter didn't seem interested in me or engaged. Right off the bat, I was asked if I had any questions—as if we were wrapping up the interview with 25 minutes left. When I started to ask questions, I was interrupted and asked to share my background. As you can see, this interview was all over the place. When I asked about the culture, the recruiter said it was great because they hired everyone. Seemed bias and a Red Flag. At this point, I wasn't interested in moving forward.