The recruitment process was highly unprofessional due to poor communication and a lack of basic courtesy. My initial interview was postponed three separate times. When we finally met for the third scheduled slot, the recruiter was 10 minutes late without any apology or explanation. Although it was a video interview, the recruiter kept her camera off the entire time without mentioning why. Throughout the conversation, it was clear she was not listening; she repeatedly asked questions I had already answered moments prior, strictly following a script rather than engaging in a dialogue. After being invited to the second round (a take-home assessment), I sent a follow-up email regarding my legal/visa status to ensure it was worth proceeding. Instead of answering my specific questions, she simply replied with "Great," providing no clarity.

The interview process was unlike anything I've ever experienced. I had a chat with the CEO over the phone who rapid fired questions and made the interact felt more like a interrogation than it did a friendly interview. Not what I expected from a CEO/Angel Investor. I applied for the product designer role and was excited to learn more, especially with my experience working for one of the fastest growing website builders. However, the term 'bait and switch' is exactly how I describe the interview. The CEO kept asking me if I'd rather give up the designer position for the developer support role. I told him no, I'm calling to talk about the designer role. Throughout our conversation, he kept interjecting that he wants me to take the developer support role instead. After telling him no multiple times, his behavior turned aggressive and he tried to belittle my experience as a designer. I believe that a CEO should lead by example, especially when trying to grow a team built on the foundation of empathy and fun startup culture. My advice is to stay away from this toxicity.. I can't even image what it would be like interacting with the CEO on a daily basis.