The first call step is an introduction call (30 mins) which was in-depth and covering my experience, why I wanted to work at Gartner, why sales, and my stats. Following this, I had a 1h video call that included similar questions along with behavioral ones. However, during the first half of this call, I was asked unexpected personal questions , such as “what are your financial goals with the salary you will be getting?” When I asked for clarification, the recruiter gave examples like “some people want to buy a house in 5 years.” I found this uncomfortable, as my personal finances felt irrelevant to assessing my skills for the role. During the call, I discovered that my recruiter had only academic experience and no HR or recruitment background in a corporate environment prior to joining Gartner. This explained the unusual questions and the way the call was handled. Overall, while the process was fast and organized, it highlighted that even prestigious companies like Gartner sometimes hire recruiters who may not be fully qualified for interviewing candidates.