The interview process was very straightforward with a very friendly conversation about my recruiting experience and sourcing methods. All in all, the first person I spoke with was great, and it felt more like shooting the breeze than interviewing. The second interviewer was less relaxed. It felt much more like an interview, and I got the distinct impression that I started off on the interviewer's bad side and had to earn a place on the good side. In general, I think I got there, but it was definitely an effort. Apparently I had said something that raised a flag (I mentioned that I have been in several situations where I am either the lead or only recruiter) and all questions from that point were about my ability and interest in being on a team and working with others, which I'm very happy to do (or I wouldn't have applied). Honestly, aside from not being the best personality match between the second interviewer and me, it was a very nice process until the end, when I was rejected and was not told directly. I realize that I was working with an agency, but I find it incredibly unprofessional for a company to avoid a direct rejection note to a candidate with whom they have actually spoken. I've worked with agencies as a recruiter myself, and if I interview a candidate I will always follow-up with candidates directly to let them know where they stand, even if the agency rep has already told them.