TThe interview, initially described as a casual first-stage conversation, turned out to be more intense than anticipated. Instead of an informal chat, it felt like a deeper exploration, with probing questions typically reserved for later stages or actual employment. The interviewers appeared eager for detailed information, typically shared during subsequent rounds or once employed. When queried on company culture, the answers of the interviewers were a little concerning. The company failed to extend the courtesy of a polite decline or any follow-up communication.