Hiring manager interview was a pleasant conversation where the interviewer not only shared alot about the role, expectations, team, but also about his background, work ethic, views. He also took the time to share career advice and asked questions geared at finding out more about the interviewee. However the recruiter process and interview was a mess. Recruiter called me after 2 months of my application with no prior heads up. Without giving me time to recollect or reminding me of the role scope she launched into the usual interview about why I applied, etc. She then proceeded to ask me for salary information and expected salary and pressed me to confirm whether I would be ok if they matched my salary but did not give any ESOP/RSU. When I said that didn't make sense, she pressed me to provide a % salary increment that I would expect, even though I said I hadn't had the chance to calculate the right number and it would really depend on the role and entire package.