I had an initial phone interview with an HR/recruiting representative, followed by a virtual interview with the hiring manager a couple of days later. The hiring manager joined a few minutes late, which I understand can happen and did not concern me. However, what I found challenging was what appeared to be a lack of preparation for the interview. She asked very few questions and did not inquire much about my work or job history. It often felt as though I was driving the conversation, which can be appropriate at times, but in this case, it created the impression of limited engagement and interest in me as a candidate.