The interview process felt unstructured and lacked clear coordination, as there was no consistent interviewer leading the discussion. The interaction was brief and included limited meaningful discussion about the role’s scope and responsibilities. During the interview, some comments made came across as unprofessional and inappropriate for a hiring setting, including remarks that were dismissive and not constructive, such as suggesting that candidates “go back to school” if they wish to improve themselves. This created an uncomfortable and discouraging impression of the process. There were also instances where emphasis appeared to be placed on candidates’ speech and accent rather than their ability to communicate effectively in standard English, which felt irrelevant to assessing job suitability. In addition, there were repeated and direct questions about personal educational history, such as why a candidate did not continue school or had dropped out, which at times felt delivered in a judgmental manner rather than as a structured part of evaluating relevant experience. The questioning around gap years and periods of non-study also felt excessive and not clearly tied to the requirements of the role. Overall, the conduct and structure of the interview process gave the impression of a poorly managed and unprofessional experience, leaving a negative view of the organisation’s hiring standards.