My interview process began with a recruiter call, which was positive, friendly, and left me with a good impression of the company and the role. This was followed by a product conversation. Unfortunately, the experience during this stage felt quite different. From the moment the call began, I sensed that the person was disengaged and somewhat disinterested. Their demeanour suggested they were either unprepared or simply not invested in the conversation. I did not progress to the next stage, which I accept. However, the feedback I received was a generic (“didn’t go into enough detail.”), not especially constructive. If the person wanted more depth, it would typically be their responsibility to probe, ask follow-ups, or guide the conversation, especially when discussing complex product problems that require context to unpack. What was most disappointing was that the feedback felt low-effort. Candidates invest significant time preparing for interviews, so it seems reasonable to expect at least one clear, specific reason with examples why someone isn’t the right fit. That level of transparency is not only respectful but also helps candidates improve.