Placing the right person in the right job is one of the most important things we do at SV and we take it very seriously. A candidate's past experiences, work style and personality can be as important in determining a good job fit as their education and work experience, so we do ask those types of questions - ideally in a respectful, non-offensive manner. I'm sincerely sorry that you had a bad experience here at SV. Please call me if you would like to speak further.