During my recent interview experience, I observed several areas for improvement in the interview process. Regrettably, the overall atmosphere of the interview did not align with professional standards, and I left feeling disheartened and undervalued. The tone of the conversation felt condescending, and I found myself being spoken down to, which was disappointing. Moreover, I perceived a lack of structure in the interview format, as the questions posed did not adequately reflect the relevance of my experience or the requirements of the job role. Instead, there seemed to be a focus on questioning my integrity, which left me feeling as though my credibility was being doubted. Additionally, the job description for the position stated that it was a transition from a senior support worker to a service coordinator role. However, during the interview, it did not feel as though the discussion was directed towards this progression. Consequently, the interview did not provide the expected opportunity for a meaningful discussion about my qualifications and potential contributions to the role. In hindsight, I regret not addressing my concerns during the interview and am now reflecting on strategies to better advocate for myself in similar situations in the future. After the interview I did not hear back from them, which again is really disappointing.