The interview process was disappointing, especially considering the amount of time and effort required. I was asked to prepare a fairly detailed task within a very short timeframe (2 days), which I completed thoroughly. During the second stage interview, the feedback delivery felt unnecessarily harsh and unprofessional. One interviewer opened with “sorry for being direct” before stating that although they were very interested after the first interview, the presentation was “really disappointing.” There was no constructive feedback or meaningful discussion to support this, which made the interaction feel more like criticism than a fair evaluation. Another interviewer appeared disengaged throughout both stages, which further impacted the overall experience. What stood out most was the lack of balance in feedback and tone. Directness is fine, but there’s a difference between being constructive and being dismissive. In hindsight, I wish I had paid more attention to existing employee reviews and ratings, as they seem to reflect the company culture quite accurately. Overall, the process did not feel respectful of candidates’ time or effort, and the interview experience did not reflect a positive or collaborative working environment.