I was recently invited for an interview by [Company Name]. The HR suggested scheduling it for a Friday afternoon. Although I was aware that Friday afternoons can often be less ideal for interviews — especially in companies where Fridays are more relaxed or less structured — I agreed to the time, trying to be flexible.
That said, I did offer to reschedule for the following week, explicitly stating that I was open and happy to move it if needed. The HR confirmed that Friday still worked for them, so we kept the original time.
However, at the very last minute — literally moments before the interview — I was informed that the HR could not attend. There was no advance notice, no effort to reschedule in a timely way, and no acknowledgment of the inconvenience.
I found this very disappointing and unprofessional. I had made it clear that I was flexible and willing to accommodate a better time, so to cancel last-minute without a solid reason reflected poorly on the company. It gave the impression that candidates' time and preparation were not respected, and it raised concerns about internal organization and communication.
I believe that how a company handles even early interactions like scheduling reflects its values and culture. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression.