The recruiter moved through questions extremely quickly and often interrupted responses, which made it difficult to fully explain the scope of my background and experience across experiential marketing, live events, and entertainment production. At times, I felt cornered during the conversation, as the interview became more of a rapid-fire interrogation about agencies and production companies I had worked with rather than a meaningful discussion about leadership experience, operational strategy, or complex productions I’ve managed throughout my career. I was also not given much opportunity to discuss portfolio examples or large-scale projects relevant to the role. While I understand recruiters often work under tight schedules, I left the interview feeling that there was limited engagement or curiosity regarding my qualifications and overall experience. The interaction did not reflect the collaborative and people-focused culture described in the job posting.