Last week, I interviewed for the Senior UX Designer position at EPAM. The interview lasted 15 minutes, and I wasn't informed about the client or the industry. During the interview, I was asked about my experience with research and two other areas unrelated to design but more relevant to developers. I admitted my lack of knowledge in those areas but expressed my willingness to learn more. The interviewer indicated that this wouldn't be necessary and said I would receive a response the next day. I sent a LinkedIn message to reaffirm my interest, but the following day, I received a generic automated message as feedback: "Thank you for your interest in exploring opportunities for boosting your career at EPAM! After reviewing the information of all applicants to our vacancy, we decided to pursue other candidates that meet our needs more closely. However, I strongly believe in the possibility of opening new vacancies in the future where your skillset and experience could better fit. We will keep your information in our applicant database, and we will do our best to alert you of more suitable positions that might come up in the future." This experience underscored the importance of cultivating an environment where each individual feels valued and understood. Generic feedback doesn't do justice to those who invest time in the application process. Advocating for a more personalized and empathetic approach could foster a more egalitarian system.